Pediatric Echo Tech

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. A relocation bonus can also be approved to those who qualify.

Summary:
Performs all facets of cardiac ultrasound testing for noninvasive pediatric cardiology services.

Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. Patient Care- Demonstrates competence in delivering pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including, but not limited to patient assessment; pre- and post-procedure care; BLS is required.
3. Consultation- Provides consultation with health care providers regarding the pediatric echocardiograms.
4. 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.

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.

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 - $49.81 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.