Cardiovascular Sonographer - NCHV Smithfield

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 74,610 - 107,266; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Smithfield, NC seeks an ultrasound technologist to perform cardiovascular imaging and related patient care. Responsibilities include pre/post-procedure care, room setup, and quality monitoring; clinic operates onsite with a 40-hour work week.

Education includes an associate degree or a 12-month ultrasound program; ARDMS/CCI registry within 1 year. Strong emphasis on patient care and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent ultrasound program completed within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registry or registry eligibility with within 1 year from hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-procedure patient care including CPR; assist with post-procedure transport as needed.
• Calibrate, maintain, and document daily equipment performance and quality assurance.
• Generate ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
• May provide staff training and education.
• Manage patient information, data storage, and reports; support charge entry.
• Prepare procedure room and ensure timely turnover between procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Ultrasound imaging

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field

Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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.

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements

Not specified.

Job Details

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

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.

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