Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC Health Care; North Carolina; On-site; USD 4,941,451 - 7,163,520; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Smithfield, North Carolina, is seeking a radiologic technologist specializing in cardiovascular ultrasound. The role involves performing ultrasound imaging, preparing patients, and assisting in post-procedure care within a per diem schedule.

The position requires an associate degree in Sonography or Radiology or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program within three months of hire. ARDMS/CCI eligibility and ongoing CEU compliance are expected.

Qualifications

• CPR and patient care competencies required pre/post procedures.
• Associate degree in Sonography or Radiology with ultrasound program completion.
• Must maintain active registry status (ARDMS/CCI) within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care including CPR.
• Ensure daily calibration and maintenance of equipment; report issues.
• Generate ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• May provide staff training and education.
• Record and manage patient data and reports; support charge entry and reporting.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and between procedures.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology

Ultrasound program completed within 3 months of hire

Tools

ARDMS

CCI

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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). Additional 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

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: 8.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.56 per hour (Hiring Range)

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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.