Cardiovascular Sonographer - Vascular Technologist

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a vascular sonographer to perform ultrasound imaging of heart and vascular structures in an outpatient lab. The role requires preparing the patient, assisting with post-procedure care, and maintaining equipment.

The position offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly, with no holidays or on-call, and a state payroll environment with competitive hourly pay between $35.87 and $51.57 depending on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible; must register within one year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including assessments and emergency cardiac care.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, maintained, and monitored; report issues.
• Generate ultrasound images of heart and vascular structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitor and record patient information and manage data storage and reports.
• Prepare procedure rooms and equipment for daily use and ensure efficient turnover.

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology

12-month ultrasound program

Tools

Ultrasound imaging

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.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

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)

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

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.

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