Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer - Full time

Position: Mammography Technologist - Durham VAMC

Solvet Services, LLC, is an SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, providing staffing solutions to federal and local healthcare systems. We recruit and place physicians, advanced-practice providers, allied health and nursing personnel, on short-term and long-term assignments nationwide.

Location: Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC), 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705-3875
Schedule: Day, Night, and Weekend Shifts (as applicable)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary
The Durham VA Medical Center is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Ultrasound Technologist to perform abdominal and small parts diagnostic ultrasound examinations for our Veteran population. This role is strictly limited to non‑OB/GYN imaging , supporting high‑quality diagnostic services while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accuracy. Coverage may include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts based on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic abdominal and small parts ultrasound examinations, including but not limited to liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, thyroid, testicular, and soft tissue studies

Verify patient identity, review clinical history, and ensure exam appropriateness prior to scanning

Obtain high‑quality images and cine loops for interpretation by radiologists and providers

Explain procedures clearly and provide respectful, patient‑centered care

Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment according to safety and performance standards

Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and appropriately document observations

Accurately document examinations and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic results

Adhere to infection control, patient privacy, and ultrasound safety standards

Participate in quality assurance activities and routine equipment checks

Comply with VA policies, Joint Commission standards, and federal regulations

Provide coverage for day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required

Note: This position does not include OB/GYN or obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Required Qualifications

ARDMS Certification in Abdomen (AB) - required

Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Demonstrated expertise in abdominal and small parts ultrasound imaging

Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and scanning techniques related to assigned studies

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Excellent communication and patient care skills

Preferred Qualifications

ARDMS Small Parts (SP) certification

Prior experience performing abdominal and small parts ultrasound in a hospital or acute‑care setting

Experience working with Veterans or in a federal healthcare environment

Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (CPRS/VistA preferred)

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Ability to lift, move, and position patients with or without reasonable accommodation

Manual dexterity for prolonged transducer use and precise image acquisition

Work in a clinical environment with exposure to bodily fluids and medical equipment

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