Cardiac Sonographer - $30-43 per hour

Company: UNC Health
Location: Clayton
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

UNC Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Clayton, North Carolina.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: StaffDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.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.*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.
  Learn more about the incentive program here:-- /> 1. 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.2. 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.3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.4. May perform staff training and education.5. 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.6. Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.
  Other InformationOther 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.Professional Experience Requirements:--- No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
  Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Johnston Health
  Organization Unit: Cardiology - Work Type: Full Time
  Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
  Salary Range:--$29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
  Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day Job
  Location of Job: US:NC:SmithfieldExempt 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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
  UNC Health Job ID #7870-144130. Posted job title: cardiac sonographerAbout UNC HealthUNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named one of America's Best Employers by Forbes Magazine, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated.
  UNC Health and our 40,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina's Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.
  

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