Vascular Technologist II - UNCH Peripheral Vascular Lab

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Vascular Ultrasound Technologist II in a leading healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. This role offers the chance to work with advanced ultrasound technology, perform critical vascular studies, and contribute to patient care in a dynamic hospital environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment incentive, this position is perfect for those passionate about diagnostic quality and patient education. Be part of a team that values inclusivity and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Registered by ARDMS, CCI, or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care.
• Generate ultrasound images and perform vascular studies.
• Monitor and record patient information.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Patient Care

Emergency Cardiac Care

Equipment Calibration

Education

Associate's Degree in Sonography

Completion of 12-month Ultrasound Program

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three-year work commitment, with equal installments after each six months of work. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

Summary:
Seeking experienced Vascular Ultrasound Technologist II to join our team of compassionate sonographers dedicated to patient care and diagnostic quality. The department performs all major types of vascular testing, with opportunities to learn specialty examinations such as TCD, follow-up endovascular aneurysm repair, and research studies. Do you love to teach? We partner with top schools nationwide to train the best technologists in the field!
This position is based at the main hospital in Chapel Hill, servicing inpatients and outpatients. Technologists are responsible for image acquisition, transfer, and communication of preliminary findings.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates competence in delivering pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care, including patient assessment and emergency cardiac care (CPR certification required). Assistance with post-procedure transport may be needed.
2. Ensures equipment calibration and maintenance, performs quality assurance, troubleshoots issues, and reports problems to supervisors or biomedical engineering.
3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures, performs advanced cardiac ultrasound studies, and handles multiple study types across various anatomical areas.
4. Performs vascular studies and provides real-time readings/reports during invasive and non-invasive vascular procedures.
5. Conducts studies for neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
6. May provide staff training and serve as a subject matter expert and resource for Cardiovascular Sonographers.
7. Monitors and records patient information, maintains report storage, and manages data systems, including charge entry and report retrieval.
8. Prepares procedure rooms and equipment for daily use, ensuring efficiency between procedures.
9. Responds independently to on-call needs for emergent procedures.

Other Information:

Education Requirements: Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology, or related field within 3 months of hire, or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered by ARDMS, CCI, or eligible, with registration achieved within 1 year of hire. Must maintain certification and continuing education annually.

Professional Experience Requirements: Minimum of 1 year in an acute hospital setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Specific competencies required by the organization.