Cardiovascular Ultrasound Specialist

UNC Health Care; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is hiring a cardiovascular ultrasound technologist to perform ultrasound imaging and support pre- and post-procedure patient care. The role focuses on imaging the heart and vascular structures and ensuring high-quality data for diagnosis.

The position is full-time, onsite in Holly Springs, with a 40-hour work week. ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility, BLS, and an associate degree or completed ultrasound program are required, with on-job training as needed.

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 and must become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• No prior experience required.

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).
• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Ultrasound imaging

CPR/BLS

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field

Completion of a 12-month ultrasound program

Tools

ARDMS/CCI certification or registry-eligible

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is hiring a cardiovascular ultrasound technologist to perform ultrasound imaging and support pre- and post-procedure patient care. The role focuses on imaging the heart and vascular structures and ensuring high-quality data for diagnosis.

The position is full-time, onsite in Holly Springs, with a 40-hour work week. ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility, BLS, and an associate degree or completed ultrasound program are required, with on-job training as needed.