Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health's Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC is hiring a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist on a per diem basis to support cardiology imaging and patient care. The role emphasizes ultrasound imaging of the heart and vascular structures, pre- and post-procedure patient care, and maintaining a clean, ready room for daily procedures.

You should have an associate degree in Sonography or Radiology, completion of a 12‑month ultrasound program, and ARDMS/CCI registration or eligibility with a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in pre- and post-procedure patient care, including CPR.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and maintained daily; reports issues.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and data for reports.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field

Completion of 12-month ultrasound program

Tools

ARDMS/CCI registration

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
4. May perform staff training and education.
5. 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.
6. 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: 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.

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.