Ultrasound Techno (Cardiac Sonographer)

Company: UNC Health Care Systems
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Experienced Cardiac Sonographer responsible for providing the best care possible to patients being evaluated in the Structural Heart Lab through maintaining optimum standards of safety during all procedures as well as maintaining an optimum level of quality assessment in all aspects of patient care and testing. Technologist is responsible for obtaining high quality images for a variety of patients, majority post-TAVR, post MV clip, or require Strain. Sonographer responsible reporting results of non-invasive echocardiograms. The ideal candidate must be registry eligible or registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one (1) year from date of hire. They must also maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually. Candidates must also have Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. Responsibilities:

• Verifies physician order from the chart on all inpatients.
• Assures appropriate test is being performed and explained to patient according to protocol. Makes certain appropriate indicators are present for studies ordered. Obtains initial patient history and document accordingly.
• Performs all tests per departmental competencies and according to protocol and prepares preliminary report for ordering/reading physician.
• Carries out appropriate billing procedures, prints daily schedule and notes when add on procedures can be schedules, assists in maintaining adequate supplies and equipment.
• Contributes to departmental quality assurance. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound. Licensure/Certification Requirements: RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer:NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Structural Heart Clinic Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 12.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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