Cardiovascular Sonographer - UNCFP DOM Panther Creek

UNC REX Healthcare; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,042; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a full-time ultrasound technologist to join their team. This role involves delivering patient care, performing ultrasound imaging, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have an associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology, or complete a twelve-month ultrasound program. No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for recent graduates. The work is onsite with a standard schedule of 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment on a daily basis.
• Generate ultrasound images of the heart or vascular structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Data management

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography or Radiology

Completion of ultrasound program

Job description

Description

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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 patient assessment pre‑ and post‑procedure, emergency cardiac care (CPR is required). Assistance with post‑procedure transport may also 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 the 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.

Professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

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Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: UNCFP DOM PantherCreek Payroll

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00

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:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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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