Cardiac Sonographer II

Cardiac Sonographer II

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Summary: Provides cardiac ultrasound in one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Serves a diverse group of inpatients and outpatients on a dynamic team dedicated to continuing education, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. 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, technical reporting, and quality monitoring.

Hours: Candidate choice of either of the below:

Five 8-hour shifts/week: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Four 10-hour shifts/week: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Performs cardiac ultrasound evaluations
• Attends weekly department educational conferences
• Communicates urgent exam findings to Cardiologist and routes studies for interpretation
• Obtains pertinent patient health history prior to examination
• Prepares procedure room and maintains equipment
• Identifies and reports any equipment issues
• May be asked to help teach students, fellow cardiologists, and co-workers

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.

Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range)

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.

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