Ultrasound Tech

Description

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This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

Summary:
The sonographer independently performs diagnostic ultrasound exams (including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, breast, abdominal duplex, musculoskeletal, CEUS, and pediatric sonography. The technologist will assist the radiologists with invasive procedures such as biopsies, injections, and aspirations. This employee must comply with departmental protocols under indirect supervision of the attending radiologist and departmental supervisor.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 830a-5p

Responsibilities:

1. Proper operation of and care for equipment, providing quality care to patients, and proper use of the electronic medical records and reporting systems.
2. Involvement with peers in the scheduling and coordinating of the daily workload.
3. Summarizing exam findings on a report worksheet and communicating the impression to the radiologist at the completion of each exam.
4. Accuracy in the performance of exams and willingness to learn and perform all current and new procedures is required.
5. Works closely with radiologists to not only perform exams but to assist in training of resident physicians, fellows, and students assigned to the area.
6. Maintains CPR certification, CME credits, and active ARDMS certification.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
* Teammates with foreign degrees will qualify if they are RDMS registered and met all ARDMS requirements to become registered
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Ultrasound

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $27.89 - $40.09 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 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.