Job Description
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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, technical reporting, and quality monitoring.
Rex Holly Springs Hospital is seeking a PRN Weekend Echocardiography Technologist to join our experienced and collaborative Imaging team at our state-of-the-art hospital in southern Wake County. Our Imaging department is known for its supportive, respectful culture and strong teamwork across modalities. We operate as one cohesive team, creating a professional environment that values collaboration, quality patient care, and individual growth.
Position Summary The ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary department.
Position Details Status: PRN (Per Diem) Department: Echocardiography Location: Rex Holly Springs Hospital Clinical Coverage Includes:
Note: Vascular sonography is performed by the general ultrasound team and is not required for echo sonographers.
Scheduling Expectations Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM No call or holiday requirements for PRN staff Opportunity to pick up additional PRN shifts at the Raleigh campus, if desired
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 or biomedical engineering.
Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures. Performs advanced cardiac ultrasound studies in care of patients with complex conditions and regularly performs multiple study types with varied anatomical areas.
Performs vascular studies and real time readings/reports in the operating room for invasive and non-invasive vascular procedures.
Performs studies for inpatient neonatal/NICU and pediatric patients.
May perform staff training and education. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to Cardiovascular Sonographers.
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.
Independently responds to on-call needs for emergent procedures.
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: • One year minimum experience in acute hospital setting.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: • Specific competencies required by entity.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital Organization Unit: HS Diagnostic Services Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 16.00 Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Weekend Location of Job: US:NC:Holly Springs Exempt 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.