Cardiovascular Sonographer

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,029; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Smithfield, North Carolina, is seeking an Ultrasound Technician in Cardiology to perform ultrasound imaging and support patient care.

The role includes pre- and post-procedure care, equipment maintenance, data entry, and room preparation. This per diem, day-shift position offers direct patient impact within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent ultrasound program completed within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility required with 1-year-to-hire registration timeframe.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including CPR.
• Ensures equipment calibration and daily maintenance; reports issues.
• Generates ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and maintains data systems.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and efficient turnover.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Quality monitoring

Equipment maintenance

Data entry

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography or Radiology

12-month ultrasound program

Job 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). 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: 8.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: No

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

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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