Ultrasound Tech II Job at UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC

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  • UNC Health Care
  • Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description

Ultrasound Tech II at UNC Health Care summary:

The Ultrasound Tech II is responsible for operating diagnostic medical equipment to perform complex ultrasound examinations, particularly in maternal-fetal medicine and vascular diagnostics. This position involves assisting radiologists with invasive procedures and providing training to residents, all while ensuring patient preparation and safety. The role requires three years of experience, along with necessary licensure and certification in sonography, providing essential diagnostic information to physicians.

Description

Become 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.

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: pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program.

Summary :
Join the UNC Maternal Fetal Medicine department at our outpatient office located 10 minutes away from UNC Hospitals. Major holidays off, no call or weekends. 

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.

Responsibilities :

  • 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.
  • Evaluates any contra-indications, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure.
  • Performs the ultrasound procedure under general or direct supervision, as defined by the procedure and/or physician.
  • Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
  • Analyzes sonography findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed, and sufficient data is provided to the physician.
  • Recognizes situations or abnormalities that require the direct observation of the real-time scan by the radiologist.
  • Images structures while simultaneously obtaining Doppler signal and recording images and Doppler shift recordings along with patient information for interpretation by a radiologist.
  • Advises radiologist and/or referring physician of results of the examination and provides preliminary information regarding diagnostic evaluation.

Qualifications 

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 certification
Professional 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 II

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: UNC MFM at Vilcom Center

Work 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: 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.

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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Keywords:

Ultrasound Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Echo, Vascular Diagnostics, Invasive Procedures, RDMS Certification, Healthcare, Patient Safety, Sonographer Training

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Weekend work,

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