Cardiovascular Sonographer - NCHV Capital Heart

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 commitment incentive over three years

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a sonographer to employ radiologic sciences technology for patient care in Raleigh, North Carolina. Join a dedicated team aimed at enhancing community health. The role focuses on ultrasound imaging and patient support in cardiovascular care settings.

This full-time position requires an associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology, along with relevant certifications within a year. Attractive pay ranges from $35.87 to $51.57 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field required within 3 months of hire.
• Registered or eligible for registration by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care including CPR.
• Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Generate ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular structures.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for use.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Quality assurance monitoring

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology

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.

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.
3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
4. May perform staff training and education.
5. 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.
6. Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.

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

• No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: NCHV Capital Heart

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:Raleigh

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 Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.