What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Sonographer - Cary, Cardiovascular Sonographer, CV Testing (Supplemental) position at WakeMed Cary Hospital (Cary)?
About WakeMed:
WakeMed Cary Hospital provides exceptional patient care to the residents of Cary, N.C., and the surrounding area. This full-service community hospital has 178 inpatient beds and is part of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals system. The only hospital in westernWakeCounty,CaryHospitaloffersanarrayofservices including: surgical services; Women's Pavilion & Birthplace; intensive care; general medical and surgical nursing care; telemetry monitoring unit; cardiac and vascular catheterization labs; centers foradvancedgastrointestinal,chestpainandsleep;inpatientrehaband outpatient specialty rehab services; and outpatient ancillary services. Additionally, the hospital’s 24-hour emergency department is backed by WakeMed Children's Hospital and Wake County'sonly LeveIWakeMed Trauma CenterinRaleigh.
Cary Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and has received accreditation in Chest Pain from the American College of Cardiology. WakeMed Cary Hospital is accredited as a ComprehensiveCenterforbariatricsurgerybytheAmericanCollegeof Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of thefastestgrowingareasinthecountryandislocated just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position Information:
The Cardiovascular Testing department uses state of the art equipment, by multi Registered Cardiovascular Sonographers to perform both normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy/physiology and pathophysiology. The Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Ultrasound equipment to visualize and record quality images of the Cardiovascular system (at multiple ambulatory locations). Demonstrated proficiency must be in accordance with established guidelines and departmental policies and procedures. The Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer will also understand the needs of the organization and support the mission, values and management of the division of Cardiovascular Services. #LI-POST
Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Ultrasound Required
Education Required:
Graduate Cardiac Ultrasound And Graduate Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound Required - And/Or Associate's Degree Cardiovascular Sonography Required - Or Equivalent Education and Experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer And Registered Peripheral Vascular Technologist And Certified/Licensed/Registered in Field of Practice Required - And Basic Life Support And/Or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Required
Hours of Work:
Rotating
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Call Requirements:
Yes