Cardiovascular Sonographer - NCHV Raleigh

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

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Registered Vascular Technologist for noninvasive vascular ultrasound in an outpatient cardiology setting. You will join a collaborative team with state-of-the-art imaging and a strong work-life balance.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI registration or eligibility with 1-year to obtain credentials, BLS, and an associate or diploma in ultrasound-related fields. Full-time, onsite with 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of a twelve-month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registry or registry eligible with 1-year deadline; maintain registry status and CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in pre- and post-procedure patient care including CPR; assists with post-procedure transport as needed.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and maintained daily; performs maintenance and quality assurance; troubleshoots issues.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and maintains reports and data systems; handles charge entry and report retrieval.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensures efficient turnover between procedures.

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field

12-month ultrasound program completion 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.

Job summary:

North Carolina Heart & Vascular is seeking a dedicated Registered Vascular Technologist to join our Raleigh outpatient cardiology team. This position focuses on performing noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations in a clinic setting. Join a collaborative team offering supportive leadership, strong physician partnership, state-of-the-art imaging equipment, and an outstanding work-life balance.

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: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: NCHV Raleigh

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 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.

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