Cardiovascular Sonographer - NCHV Holly Springs

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Holly Springs is seeking a cardiovascular ultrasound technologist to perform ultrasound imaging and related patient care focused on heart disease. You will prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, and assist with post‑procedure care, while maintaining equipment and records.

The role requires an associate degree or ultrasound program completion, ARDMS/CCI eligibility with registration within a year, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible with registration within 1 year from date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in pre‑ and post‑procedure patient care including CPR and potential transport assistance.
• Ensures ultrasound equipment is calibrated and maintained; documents maintenance and QA activities.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
• May provide staff training and education.
• Monitors patient information, enters data for charge entry, and retrieves stored reports.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensures timely turnover between procedures.

Education

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

Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire

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

• 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.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
• Organization Unit: NCHV Holly Springs
• 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:Holly Springs
• 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.