Cardiovascular Sonographer - Vascular Technologist

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 4,941,000 - 7,104,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks a dedicated vascular sonographer for an outpatient vascular lab. The role covers pre/post-procedure patient care, ultrasound imaging of heart and vascular structures, and collaboration with co-located clinics. Training and education duties may be included.

The position emphasizes accuracy, equipment maintenance, and data management, with standard daytime hours and no on-call requirements. A required ARDMS/CCI certification path applies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire, OR completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible and must become registered within 1 year from date of hire; maintain CE requirements.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-/post-procedure patient care, including patient assessment and emergency cardiac care (CPR).
• Ensure equipment calibration and daily maintenance; report issues to supervisor.
• Generate ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitor and record patient information; manage data for reports and charge entry.
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and between procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field

12-month ultrasound program completion

ARDMS/CCI certification or registry eligible

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.

$15,000 commitment incentive which will be 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.

Ideal position for a dedicated vascular sonographer who enjoys an outpatient-only environment but still wants to see a variety of vascular studies and patient complexity. This vascular lab supports co-located clinics such as vascular surgery, VIR, and wound clinic. Technologists are valued for their expertise and an integral part of the larger clinical team.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm (no holidays, weekends, or on call)

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.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Peripheral Vasc Lab MDWMN

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:Chapel Hill

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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