Cardiovascular Sonography Student - Learn Echo & Vascular Imaging

UNC Health Care; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Cardiovascular Sonographer Student who will perform and assist non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound procedures under the direct supervision of a certified Non-invasive CV Tech. The role includes patient identification, safe exam practices, and EMR documentation in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include executing echocardiographic and peripheral vascular procedures, interviewing patients for risk factors, and selecting appropriate imaging protocols.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography program with successful completion of two semesters.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular or echocardiographic diagnostic procedures and ambulatory monitoring.
• Ensures positive patient identification. Maintains a safe, clean hospital environment with standard infection control precautions.
• Reads, transcribes imaging orders and consults with vascular surgeon, cardiologist, or radiologist when needed.
• Interviews patients to assess risk factors and medical history for safety considerations.
• Selects scanning protocols and imaging parameters using knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and hardware capabilities.
• Documents care in the EMR.

Education

Cardiovascular Sonography program

Job description

UNC Health Care is seeking a Cardiovascular Sonographer Student who will perform and assist non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound procedures under the direct supervision of a certified Non-invasive CV Tech. The role includes patient identification, safe exam practices, and EMR documentation in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include executing echocardiographic and peripheral vascular procedures, interviewing patients for risk factors, and selecting appropriate imaging protocols.