Cardiovascular Sonographer - Vascular Garner

UNC REX Healthcare; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

UNC Health in Garner, NC seeks a radiologic technologist specialized in vascular ultrasound for per diem scheduling. You will perform ultrasound imaging, assist with pre-/post-procedure care, and support room setup and data management.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, generating cardiac and vascular images, and contributing to staff education. The role requires an associate degree or 12-month ultrasound program, ARDMS/CCI eligibility, and BLS certification, with no prior

Qualifications

• Associate degree or ultrasound program completed within 3 months of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility and registration within 1 year.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in pre- and post-procedure patient care, including CPR.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and maintained daily.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
• May provide staff training and education.
• Monitors patient information and prepares reports and data for records.
• Prepares the procedure room and equipment for daily use and between procedures.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography or Radiology or related field

12-month ultrasound program completion

Tools

ARDMS/CCI certification eligibility

BLS Certification

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.

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, 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.
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 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

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: Vascular Garner

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 10.00

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:Garner

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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