Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC Health; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist to perform cardiovascular ultrasound procedures onsite. The role requires preparing patients, acquiring high-quality heart and vascular images, and ensuring strict equipment QA and data handling.

Training may be provided, with focus on patient care and procedure readiness. Qualified candidates hold an associate degree or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program, with ARDMS/CCI eligibility and timely registry within a year.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or registry-eligible and registered within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including patient assessment and CPR.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained; perform QA and report issues.
• Generate ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
• May provide staff training and education.
• Record patient information and manage data for reports and charge entry.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensure efficient turnover.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography or Radiology

12-month ultrasound program

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.

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.

Other Information

Other information:

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: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

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: Variable

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.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.