Cardiac Sonographer
Garner, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 400 Health Park Drive

Cardiovascular Sonographer

Location: Garner, North Carolina Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

• Generate ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular-related structures.
• Perform outpatient cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).
• Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care, including patient assessment and emergency cardiac care. Assist with post-procedure transport when required.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained daily. Perform and record equipment maintenance and quality assurance monitoring, troubleshoot equipment problems, and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Monitor and record patient information, maintain report storage and data systems, compile data for charge entry, prepare reports, and retrieve stored information and reports.
• Prepare the procedure room and equipment for daily use and turn rooms over efficiently between procedures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• This role does not perform general or vascular sonography.

Required Qualifications

• Cardiac Sonographer (2 years of experience)
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year
• RDCS, RCS, ACS, RCCS, ARDMS, or CCI certification
• BLS
• Associate's degree in sonography, radiology, or a related field, or completion of a 12-month ultrasound program
• Experience with Epic