Cardiovascular Sonographer - UNCFP DOM Panther Creek

UNC Health Care; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Cary, NC is seeking a full-time ultrasound technologist specialized in cardiovascular imaging. You will perform ultrasound exams of the heart and vascular structures, prep the patient, assist in the procedure, and ensure equipment readiness and data documentation.

No prior experience required, with an early path to credentialing. The role requires an Associate degree in Sonography or Radiology and ARDMS/CCI eligibility with timely credentialing; on-site work with UNC Faculty

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in Sonography or Radiology or completion of 12-month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registration or eligible and registration within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including CPR; may assist with post-procedure transport.
• Maintains and calibrates ultrasound equipment daily; performs QA and reports problems.
• Generates ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• May train staff and contribute to education.
• Monitors and records patient information; manages data storage and reports; retrieves stored data.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensures timely room turnover between procedures.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Cardiovascular sonography

Patient care

CPR

Education

Associate degree in Sonography or Radiology

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

• 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

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

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.