Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC Health Care; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,042; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a dedicated ultrasound technician who performs patient care and ultrasound imaging related to cardiovascular health. This role involves daily responsibilities in patient preparation, image generation, and equipment maintenance. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Sonography or a related field and be registered or eligible for registration with pertinent organizations.

The position is full-time with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, offering a competitive salary range from $35.87 to $51.57 per hour based on experience. The role is located in British Woods, North Carolina, and involves direct patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ultrasound technology and patient care standards.
• Ability to maintain and calibrate medical equipment.
• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging and generate relevant data.
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care with competence.
• Ensure daily equipment maintenance and quality control.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or related field

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Employs radiologic sciences technology to perform a variety of patient care, technical, and diagnostic tasks targeted to the care of patients with cardiovascular disease. Major tasks include ultrasound imaging, patient preparation and post procedure care, procedure room set-up and cleaning, and quality monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in delivering pre‑procedure and post‑procedure patient care including, but not limited to patient assessment pre‑ and post‑procedure care and, emergency cardiac care (CPR is required). Additionally, assistance with post‑procedure transport may be required.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained on a daily basis. Performs and records all equipment maintenance and quality assurance monitoring. Troubleshoots and identifies any equipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems. Compiles and enters data necessary for charge entry and prepares reports. Also responsible for retrieval of stored information and reports from the automated storage system.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field within 3 months of hire, OR
• Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
• Organization Unit: Ultrasound
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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