Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC Health Care; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks a Cardiovascular Sonographer to image the heart and vascular structures, perform pre/post-procedure patient care, and assist with room setup and data management. This on-site role supports inpatient cardiology services.

Certification in ARDMS/CCI preferred; registry eligibility required within one year. Per diem schedule with day shifts and standard hours will apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire, OR completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible and register within 1 year from date of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care, including monitoring and CPR when needed.
• Ensure daily calibration and maintenance of equipment and document QA monitoring.
• Generate ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• May provide staff training and education.
• Monitor and record patient information, manage data storage and reporting.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and between procedures.

Skills

CPR

Ultrasound

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography/Radiology

12-month ultrasound program

Tools

Ultrasound machines

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.

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.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.