UNC Health Care
Ultrasound Tech II
UNC Health Care, Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States, 27540
DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Come join our well-rounded team at a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Southern Wake county! Our culture is welcoming, enjoyable and supportive because it is just as important for us to help you succeed as it is to help those that we serve in the community. Our entire department is comprised of multiple imaging modalities that all function as one big, happy family! So, if you are looking for a place to work that truly values what you bring to the work field, promotes a healthy work/life balance, feels down to earth, more personable, and less like work-- then this is the place for you. The right candidate would be someone that is fun and flexible plus functions well in a team setting but can still operate independently when needed.
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Summary:Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex diagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to include but not limited to complex ob/gyn scanning (fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obsetrics) and complex vascular diagnostics.Our Ultrasound department helps cover ER patients, inpatients, and outpatients including general ultrasound, limited OB, and vascular studies. If one desires, there are opportunities to pick up additional shifts on occasion.*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
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7a-430p,
Holiday coverage is rotated amongst our entire team. There is no call required as we operate 24/7.
Responsibilities:1. Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, and guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.2. Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.4. Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.5. Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.7. Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.8. Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.
Other Information
Other information:Education Requirements:● Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality specific to department of hire (i.e. Abd, OBGYN, RVT).● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certificationProfessional Experience Requirements:● Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.● Must complete all departmental specific Sonographer competencies within twelve (12) months from date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies and assigned continual education to maintain Ultrasound Tech IIKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital
Organization Unit: HS Diagnostic ServicesWork Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Holly SpringsExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
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.
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
Summary:Responsible for the independent operation of diagnostic medical equipment to expose complex diagnostic conditions, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to include but not limited to complex ob/gyn scanning (fetal echo, fetal anomalies, high risk obsetrics) and complex vascular diagnostics.Our Ultrasound department helps cover ER patients, inpatients, and outpatients including general ultrasound, limited OB, and vascular studies. If one desires, there are opportunities to pick up additional shifts on occasion.*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
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7a-430p,
Holiday coverage is rotated amongst our entire team. There is no call required as we operate 24/7.
Responsibilities:1. Assists the radiologist in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as needle biopsies, aspirations, and guided needle-wire placement exams for surgery. Provides standardization and training to residents regarding these exams.2. Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.3. Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.4. Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.5. Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician.6. Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.7. Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.8. Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.
Other Information
Other information:Education Requirements:● Completion of a twelve (12) month program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography / General Ultrasound or equivalent certificate program is required.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● RDMS registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in at least one modality specific to department of hire (i.e. Abd, OBGYN, RVT).● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certificationProfessional Experience Requirements:● Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech.● Must complete all departmental specific Sonographer competencies within twelve (12) months from date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies and assigned continual education to maintain Ultrasound Tech IIKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital
Organization Unit: HS Diagnostic ServicesWork Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Holly SpringsExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
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.