Sonographer
Company: UNC Health
Location: Cary
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Description This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment
incentive, paid in six (6) installments over a three (3) year
commitment. Payment is made after each six (6) month period of work
completed. Learn more here: 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. The
Department of Medicine seeks a full time cardiac sonographer to
work primarily at our Panther Creek location, but also at our
Eastowne office. Join a dynamic and collaborative practice to
include internal medicine, cardiology and other specialties.
Vascular certification a plus. 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 Responsibilities: 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 Information Other information: Education
Requirements: Associates 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 Details Legal
Employer: STATE Entity : UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit :
UNCFP DOM PantherCreek Payroll Work Type : Full Time Standard Hours
Per Week : 40.00 Work Schedule : Day Job Location of Job :
US:NC:Cary Exempt From Overtime : Exempt: No
Keywords: UNC Health, Cary , Sonographer, Healthcare , Cary, North Carolina
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