• Cardiovascular Sonographer Student

    UNC Health Care (Hendersonville, NC)


    Description

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

    Summary:

    The Cardiovascular Sonographer Student performs under the close direct supervision of a certified Non-invasive CV Tech, assisting in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    • Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular or echocardiographic diagnostic procedures and ambulatory monitoring.

    • Ensures positive patient identification. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

    • Reads, comprehends, and transcribes imaging order, engaging with vascular surgeon, cardiologist, or radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.

    • Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.

    • Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both imaging hardware and specific imaging sequences.

    • Review and chart record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

    Other information:

    Required

    • Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography program with successful completion of two semesters.

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

     

    Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics

     

    Work Type: Per Diem

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    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.