Vascular Technologist

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:

Seeking experienced vascular ultrasound technologist to join our team of compassionate sonographers dedicated to patient care and diagnostic quality. The department performs all major types of vascular testing with opportunities to learn specialty examinations such as TCD, follow up endovascular aneurysm repair, and research studies. Do you love to teach? We've partnered with the best schools in the country and help train the best technologists in the field!

This position is at the main hospital in Chapel Hill and services inpatients and outpatients. Technologists are responsible for image acquisition, transfer, and communication of preliminary findings.

Responsibilities:

• Performs vascular ultrasound evaluations with Doppler and physiologic testing
• Writes preliminary reports and communicates acute findings to care team
• Obtains pertinent patient health history prior to examination
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures
• Troubleshoots and identifies any equipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor
• May perform staff training and education

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:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Peripheral Vascular Lab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $29.98 - $43.10 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.