Cardiovascular Sonographer - Cardiology at Eastowne

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Cardiovascular Sonographer in Chapel Hill, NC. You will perform ultrasound imaging of the heart and vascular structures, prepare procedure rooms, and ensure quality monitoring and data management.

The role supports both full-time and part-time scheduling and offers a $15,000 incentive with a three-year commitment. Certification through ARDMS/CCI or registry eligibility is required within one year, and BLS certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology required within 3 months of hire or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI certification or registry eligible with 1 year to obtain registry; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care including assessment and emergency cardiac care.
• Generate ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• Maintain equipment calibration and quality assurance monitoring.
• Assist with staff training and education.
• Manage patient data and reports; ensure timely room preparation.

Skills

Patient care

Ultrasound imaging

CPR

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology

12-month ultrasound program

Tools

ARDMS/CCI certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

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.

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Full-Time (Part-Time Applicants Welcome)

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Cardiovascular Sonographer to join our team. While this position is posted as full-time, we understand that great candidates have different scheduling needs. We are open to discussingfull-time or part-time opportunitieswith qualified applicants. If you're the right fit, we'd love to talk about a schedule that works well for both you and our team.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Cardiology at ET

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$35.87 - $51.57 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:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.