Cardiovascular Sonographer II Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Description

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Summary

Echo Cardiology department seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high quality studies. Studies to include transthoracic echo, transesophageal, Definity contrast, saline bubble study, and stress echo. Analysis and evaluation of all studies prepared by Sonographer will be a preliminary report sent to interpreting Cardiologist. We are a heart and vascular hospital with 5 ICUs. One being Newborn ICU so proficiency in pediatrics is a plus.

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

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Hours

Friday‑Sunday

Responsibilities

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.

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 or biomedical engineering.

Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures. Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound studies in care of patients with complex conditions and regularly performs multiple study types with varied anatomical areas.

Performs vascular studies and real‑time readings/reports in the operating room for invasive and non‑invasive vascular procedures.

Performs studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.

May perform staff training and education. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to Cardiovascular Sonographers.

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.

Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.

Independently responds to on‑call needs for emergent procedures.

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.
RDCS or RCS‑ Preferred

Professional Experience Requirements

One year minimum experience in acute hospital setting.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Specific competencies required by entity.

Job Details

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit:
Rex Heartand Vascular Diagnosti

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$35.52 - $51.05 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Weekend

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Raleigh

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 applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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