Cardiovascular Sonographer II - Rex Cardiac Echo

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 48,932 - 70,326; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is looking for a Cardiac Sonographer to join their Echo Cardiology department. This role is vital in performing high-quality cardiac ultrasound studies, including transthoracic echo, transesophageal studies, and stress echo. Ideal candidates will also assist with patient care pre- and post-procedures in a heart and vascular hospital setting.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Sonography or related field, along with ARDMS or CCI registration. Competitive hourly pay is available, with a focus on candidates with pediatric proficiency.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARDMS, CCI, or registry eligible and become registered within one year of hire.
• Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• One year minimum experience in acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre and post-procedure patient care including emergency cardiac care.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and properly maintained.
• Generate ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
• Perform vascular studies and provide real-time reports in the operating room.
• Conduct studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
• Perform staff training and serve as a resource to Cardiovascular Sonographers.
• Monitor patient information and maintain report storage systems.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use.

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire

Completion of a twelve-month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire

Job description

Overview

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Summary

Echo Cardiology department seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high quality studies. Studies to include transthoracic echo, transesophageal, Definity contrast, saline bubble study, and stress echo. Analysis and evaluation of all studies prepared by Sonographer will be a preliminary report sent to interpreting Cardiologist. We are a heart and vascular hospital with 5 ICUs. One being Newborn ICU so proficiency in pediatrics is a plus.

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 or biomedical engineering.
• 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.
• Performs vascular studies and real‑time readings/reports in the operating room for invasive and non‑invasive vascular procedures.
• Performs studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
• May perform staff training and education. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to Cardiovascular Sonographers.
• 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.
• Independently responds to on‑call needs for emergent 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. RDCS or RCS- Preferred.

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 REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex HeartandVascular Diagnosti
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
• Salary Range: $35.52 - $51.05 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Rotating
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodations

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