Job Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Cardiovascular Sonographer Student performs under the close direct supervision of a certified Non-invasive CV Tech, assisting in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular or echocardiographic diagnostic procedures and ambulatory monitoring.
• Ensures positive patient identification. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
• Reads, comprehends, and transcribes imaging order, engaging with vascular surgeon, cardiologist, or radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both imaging hardware and specific imaging sequences.
• Review and chart record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Other information:
Required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography program with successful completion of two semesters.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Cardiovascular Sonographer Student performs under the close direct supervision of a certified Non-invasive CV Tech, assisting in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular or echocardiographic diagnostic procedures and ambulatory monitoring.
• Ensures positive patient identification. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
• Reads, comprehends, and transcribes imaging order, engaging with vascular surgeon, cardiologist, or radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both imaging hardware and specific imaging sequences.
• Review and chart record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Other information:
Required
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography program with successful completion of two semesters.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
About UNC Health
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.
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