UNC Health Care

Cardiovascular Sonographer - NCHV Smithfield

UNC Health Care$74K — $107K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Sonography, Radiology, or related field within 3 months of hire, OR completion of a 12-month ultrasound program within the same time frame.
  • Registered by ARDMS or CCI, or registry eligible with a requirement to become registered within one year of hire.
  • Must maintain registry status and fulfill continuing education annually.
  • No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate competence in pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care, including assessment and emergency cardiac care.
  • Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained daily; troubleshoot and report any issues.
  • Generate ultrasound images of the heart and vascular structures.
  • May perform training and education for staff.
  • Monitor and record patient information; maintain data systems and facilitate charge entries.
  • Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensure efficient room turnaround.

Benefits

  • $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three-year work commitment.
Full Job Description
*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Summary:

Employs radiologic sciences technology to perform a variety of patient care, technical, and diagnostic tasks targeted to the care of patients with cardiovascular disease. Major tasks include ultrasound imaging, patient preparation and post procedure care, procedure room set-up and cleaning, and quality monitoring.

Responsibilities:
1. 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). Additionally, assistance with post-procedure transport may be required.
2. 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.
3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
4. May perform staff training and education.
5. 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.
6. Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
• 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.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: NCHV Smithfield

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

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: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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

About UNC Health Care

UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established November 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eleven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.
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