Job Description
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, 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. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program 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. Seeking dedicated vascular ultrasound technologist to join our team and provide diagnostic quality and compassionate patient care. UNC Vascular Lab 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! Hours: Mon, Tues 7:30am - 6:00pm; Fri, Sat 9:30am - 8:00pm 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 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. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures. May perform staff training and education. 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. 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 exam room and maintains equipment Identifies and reports any equipment issues May be asked to help teach training students, physicians, or co-workers 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 No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements 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: $35.87 - $51.57 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 inf