Cardiovascular Sonographer

**Description**

**Cardiovascular Sonographer**

*** This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year commitment and relocation assistance (relocation amounts based on location distance).**

**Job Description:**

This will be a Cardia/Echo position with Cardiologist reading. 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 task include ultrasound imaging, patient preparation and post procedure care, procedure room set-up and cleaning monitoring.

**Responsibilities:**

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or cardiac related structures.

4. May perform staff training and education.

5. 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.

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

**Education Requirements:**

+ **Associates 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 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.**

**Job Details**

**Legal Employer:** NCHEALTH

**Entity** : UNC Rockingham Health Care

**Organization Unit** : RHC Cardiovasc Svcs

**Work Type** : Full Time

**Standard Hours Per Week** : 40.00

**Work Schedule** : Day Job

**Location of Job** : US:NC:Eden

**Exempt From Overtime** : Exempt: No

**Salary Range** : $29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

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.