Cardiovascular Sonographer

Description

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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.

• Demonstrates competence in delivering pre‑procedure and post‑procedure patient care including patient assessment, pre‑ and post‑procedure care, and emergency cardiac care (CPR required). Assists with post‑procedure transport as needed.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained daily; performs and records all equipment maintenance and quality assurance monitoring; troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems; compiles and enters data for charge entry and prepares reports; retrieves stored information and reports from the automated storage system.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensures timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.

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:

(None specified.)

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity:
Johnston Health

Organization Unit:
Cardiology -

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.56 per hour (Hiring Range)

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health 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.

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