Cardiovascular Sonographer, II

experiencedAlliedHealth; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health, UNC Cardiology at Pittsboro, is seeking a Cardiovascular Sonographer to perform pre/post-procedure care, ultrasound imaging, and vascular studies for cardiac patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires an associate degree in Sonography or related field, ARDMS/CCI registration (or eligible), and at least 1 year in an acute hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registration or eligibility and registration within 1 year from hire.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in pre- and post-procedure patient care including CPR and transport as needed.
• Ensures equipment calibration and daily maintenance; reports issues to supervisor or biomedical engineering.
• Generates ultrasound images and performs advanced cardiac ultrasound studies.
• Performs vascular studies and real-time readings for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Conducts imaging studies for neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
• May train staff and serve as a subject matter expert to Cardiovascular Sonographers.
• Maintains data reports and storage, and handles charge entry documentation.
• Prepares procedure rooms and equipment for daily use; supports efficient turnover.
• Responds to on-call emergent procedures as needed.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Pre/post-procedure patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or related field

Completion of a 12-month ultrasound program

Job description

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.

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, technical reporting, 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 or biomedical engineering.
3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures. Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound studies in care of patients with complex conditions and regularly performs multiple study types with varied anatomical areas.
4. Performs vascular studies and real time readings/reports in the operating room for invasive and non-invasive vascular procedures.
5. Performs studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
6. May perform staff training and education. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to Cardiovascular Sonographers.
7. 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.
8. Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.
9. Independently responds to on-call needs for emergent 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:

• One year minimum experience in acute hospital setting.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Specific competencies required by entity.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: UNC Cardiology at Pittsboro

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 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:Pittsboro

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 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.