Job Information
UNC Health Care Cardiovascular Sonographer II - UNCH Peripheral Vascular Lab in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Description
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.
This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.
Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed.
Summary:
Seeking experienced vascular ultrasound technologist to join our team of compassionate sonographers dedicated to patient care and diagnostic quality. The department performs all major types of vascular testing with opportunities to learn specialty examinations such as TCD, follow up endovascular aneurysm repair, and research studies. Do you love to teach? We’ve partnered with the best schools in the country and help train the best technologists in the field!
This position is at the main hospital in Chapel Hill and services inpatients and outpatients. Technologists are responsible for image acquisition, transfer, and communication of preliminary findings.
Responsibilities:
Performs vascular ultrasound evaluations with Doppler and physiologic testing
Writes preliminary reports and communicates acute findings to care team
Obtains pertinent patient health history prior to examination
Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures
Troubleshoots and identifies any equipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor
May perform staff training and education
Other Information
Other 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:
● One year minimum experience in acute hospital setting.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Specific competencies required by entity.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH Peripheral Vascular Lab
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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.
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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.