Job Information
UNC Health Care Pediatric Echo Tech in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Description
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Summary :
Performs all facets of cardiac ultrasound testing for noninvasive pediatric cardiology services.
Responsibilities :
Echocardiograms- Performs transthoracic and assists with transesophageal echocardiograms of pediatric, adult congenital and fetal patients of consistent diagnostic quality. Captures ultrasound images of the heart and related structures using 2D, Color, doppler, strain, 3D.
Patient Care- Demonstrates competence in delivering patient care including but not limited to: patient assessment, pre and post procedure care; BLS is required.
Consultation-Provides consultation and collaboration with health care providers regarding pediatric echocardiograms.
Patient Documentation- Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems. Compiles and enters data necessary for charge entry and prepares reports for video archiving using the digital storage system. Also responsible for retrieval of stored information and reports from the automated storage system.
Preferred Experience and Abilities :
1-3 years of echo experience preferred. Fetal echo experience is a plus.
Perform daily clinical operations of echocardiography including; exams, covering off sites, and call.
Complete routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on echo equipment.
Working knowledge using Epic is a plus.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or related field and / or ARDMS or CCI registered/registry eligible in Pediatric Echocardiography, proficient in all modalities of Pediatric Echocardiography including 2-D, M-Mode, CW/PW Doppler, tissue Doppler and have a working knowledge of pediatric heart disease and surgical repair. .
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: NC Children's Heart Center
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.65 - $43.31 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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.