Cardiovascular Ultrasound Specialist

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

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Radiologic Sonographer to perform ultrasound imaging and assist with pre/post-procedure patient care for cardiovascular patients. The role involves preparing rooms, calibrating equipment, and ensuring quality monitoring standards are met.

Requirements include an associate degree in Sonography or Radiology, completion of a 12-month ultrasound program, ARDMS/CCI registration or eligibility, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible and register within one (1) year from date of hire; maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 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

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Quality monitoring

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or Radiology

Completion of 12 months ultrasound program

Job description

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Radiologic Sonographer to perform ultrasound imaging and assist with pre/post-procedure patient care for cardiovascular patients. The role involves preparing rooms, calibrating equipment, and ensuring quality monitoring standards are met.

Requirements include an associate degree in Sonography or Radiology, completion of a 12-month ultrasound program, ARDMS/CCI registration or eligibility, and BLS certification.