UNC Health
Cardiovascular Sonographer II - Rex Cardiac Echo
UNC Health, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Cardiovascular Sonographer II - Rex Cardiac Echo
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Summary Echo Cardiology department seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high quality studies. Studies include transthoracic echo, transesophageal, Definity contrast, saline bubble study, and stress echo. Analysis and evaluation of all studies are prepared by the Sonographer and a preliminary report is sent to the interpreting Cardiologist. The department includes 5 ICUs, one of which is a Newborn ICU; proficiency in pediatrics is a plus.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates competence in delivering pre‑procedure and post‑procedure patient care including patient assessment and emergency cardiac care (CPR required). Also assists with post‑procedure transport.
Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained daily, performs maintenance and quality assurance monitoring, troubleshoots equipment problems, and reports to supervisor or biomedical engineering.
Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular structures, performs advanced cardiac studies on 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 procedures.
Performs studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
Might perform staff training, education, and serve as subject matter expert to other Sonographers.
Monitors and records patient information, maintains report storage and data systems, compiles and enters data for charge entry, and retrieves stored information.
Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensures timely room preparation between procedures.
Responds independently to on‑call needs for emergent procedures.
Education Requirements
Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire, OR completion of a 12‑month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
Licensure / Certification Requirements
Registered by ARDMS, CCI, or registry eligible and must become registered within 1 year of hire. Must maintain status and continuing education annually. RDCS or RCS- preferred.
Professional Experience Requirements
One year minimum experience in an 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 HeartandVascular Diagnostics
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8
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: Rotating
Location: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: No
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.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Summary Echo Cardiology department seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high quality studies. Studies include transthoracic echo, transesophageal, Definity contrast, saline bubble study, and stress echo. Analysis and evaluation of all studies are prepared by the Sonographer and a preliminary report is sent to the interpreting Cardiologist. The department includes 5 ICUs, one of which is a Newborn ICU; proficiency in pediatrics is a plus.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates competence in delivering pre‑procedure and post‑procedure patient care including patient assessment and emergency cardiac care (CPR required). Also assists with post‑procedure transport.
Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained daily, performs maintenance and quality assurance monitoring, troubleshoots equipment problems, and reports to supervisor or biomedical engineering.
Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular structures, performs advanced cardiac studies on 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 procedures.
Performs studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
Might perform staff training, education, and serve as subject matter expert to other Sonographers.
Monitors and records patient information, maintains report storage and data systems, compiles and enters data for charge entry, and retrieves stored information.
Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and ensures timely room preparation between procedures.
Responds independently to on‑call needs for emergent procedures.
Education Requirements
Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field within 3 months of hire, OR completion of a 12‑month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.
Licensure / Certification Requirements
Registered by ARDMS, CCI, or registry eligible and must become registered within 1 year of hire. Must maintain status and continuing education annually. RDCS or RCS- preferred.
Professional Experience Requirements
One year minimum experience in an 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 HeartandVascular Diagnostics
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8
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: Rotating
Location: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: No
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.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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