• Cardiovascular Sonographer

    UNC Health Care (Cary, NC)


    Description

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    Summary:

    Credentialed medical professional with academic and clinical experience to use imaging technology to help physicians diagnose heart problems in patients. Operates ultrasound equipment that provides moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.

     

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

     

    Learn more about the incentive program here:** **https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

    Responsibilities:

    1. Performs echocardiograms of consistent diagnostic quality. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and related structures using 2D, M-Mode, Doppler, and Strain.

    2. Competence in the administration of ultrasound enhancing agents.

    3. Demonstrates ability 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.

    4. Completes structure reports for all exams within a timely manner.

    5. Provides consultation with health care providers regarding echocardiograms.

    6. Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems. Compiles and enters data necessary for charge entry and prepares reports for video archiving using the digital storage system. Also responsible for retrieval of stored information and reports from the automated storage system.

     

    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 REX Healthcare

     

    Organization Unit: Cary

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 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:Cary

     

    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.

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.