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UNC Health · 2 days ago

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech II - Chatham Cardiopulmonary

Siler City, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.52/hr - $51.05/hr

1+ years exp

NC Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech II will perform a variety of patient care, technical, and diagnostic tasks focused on patients with cardiovascular disease, including ultrasound imaging and patient preparation.

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Responsibilities

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

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 or biomedical engineering

Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures. Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound studies in care of patients with complex conditions and regularly performs multiple study types with varied anatomical areas

May perform staff training and education. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to Cardiovascular Sonographers

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

Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures

Qualification

SonographyCardiovascular ultrasoundRegistered by ARDMSAcute hospital experiencePatient careQuality monitoringData entryEmergency cardiac careEquipment maintenanceStaff trainingTechnical reporting

Required

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

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

One year minimum experience in acute hospital setting

Specific competencies required by entity