Ultrasound Tech II - Rex Ultrasound

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 49,414 - 71,042; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech II) for a per diem position. This role involves the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment and performing diagnostic examinations.

The candidate must complete a 12-month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and have three years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $35.87 to $51.57 per hour with a variable schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of a twelve-month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program.
• RDMS registered by ARDMS in at least one modality.
• Three years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist in invasive diagnostic techniques and provide training.
• Evaluate contraindications and perform ultrasound procedures.
• Analyze sonography findings and provide preliminary results.

Skills

Ultrasound Technology

Patient Preparation

Communication

Education

Completion of a twelve-month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Diagnostic Medical Equipment

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.

We are looking for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech II) available for a per diem position with variable schedule. Salary range $35.87–$51.57 per hour (Hiring Range).

Summary

Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex diagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to include but not limited to complex OBGYN scanning (fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obstetric) and complex vascular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, and guided needle‑wire placement exams for surgery. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.
• Evaluates any contra‑indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
• Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
• Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
• Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
• Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real‑time scan by the radiologist.
• Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Completion of a twelve‑month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality specific to department of hire (e.g., ABP/OBGYN, RVT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.
• Must complete all departmental specific Sonographer competencies within twelve (12) months from date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies and assigned continual education to maintain Ultrasound Tech II status.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex Ultrasound
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
• 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: Variable
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a state‑employed position.

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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.