Cardiac Echo Sonographer

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
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 (paid over a 3-year work commitment; installments every 6 months after start date), and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (relocation amounts based on candidate location distance at time of hire).https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-unc-medical-center-sonographer-incentive-program
Join our team of compassionate sonographers dedicated to patient care and diagnostic excellence. Competitive salary, benefits, and state retirement options provided.Summary:Provides cardiac ultrasound as part of a team dedicated to the effective diagnosis and treatment of inpatient and outpatient populations with cardiovascular disease.Responsibilities:1. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.2. May perform staff training and education.3. 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.4. 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: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH Cardiac Echo Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

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.

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