Cardiovascular Sonographer — $15k Incentive, Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Radiologic Sonographer to support cardiovascular care with ultrasound imaging and patient-focused procedures. You will prepare patients, perform imaging across pre- and post-procedure phases, and help maintain equipment and data systems.

This full-time onsite role operates 8:00am–4:30pm in a state hospital setting. Applicants should have an associate degree or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program, ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility, and a BLS

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 the ARDMS or CCI, or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

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.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field

Completion of a 12-month ultrasound program

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Radiologic Sonographer to support cardiovascular care with ultrasound imaging and patient-focused procedures. You will prepare patients, perform imaging across pre- and post-procedure phases, and help maintain equipment and data systems.

This full-time onsite role operates 8:00am–4:30pm in a state hospital setting. Applicants should have an associate degree or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program, ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility, and a BLS