Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC REX Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,029; Part time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare in North Carolina is seeking a Sonographer to employ radiologic sciences technology to provide patient care focused on cardiovascular health. Responsibilities include performing ultrasound imaging, patient preparation, and maintaining equipment.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s degree in Sonography or complete an ultrasound program, with ARDMS or CCI registration being required within a year of hire. This position offers a per diem work schedule with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Experience in ultrasound imaging of the heart and vascular structures is preferred.
• Candidates must be registered by ARDMS or CCI within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care including assessments.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment, perform quality assurance monitoring.
• Generate and assess ultrasound images of patient diagnostics.
• Prepare procedure room for daily use and ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ultrasound imaging

Emergency cardiac care (CPR)

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography or related field

Completion of a 12-month ultrasound program

Job description

Description

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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: Johnston Health
• Organization Unit: Cardiology -
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
• Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.56 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:Smithfield
• 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 Employment Opportunity

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

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