Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist II

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Pardee UNC Health Care seeks a Procedural Technologist to perform technical, diagnostic and patient care tasks for cardiovascular patients. You will assist in the Cath Lab, IR Lab and Vascular Lab using radiologic and cardiovascular sciences.

You will support credentialed providers during diagnostic and interventional procedures, prepare rooms and equipment, verify patient identity and document history, and input data into EMR/PACS while maintaining safety protocols.

Qualifications

• RCIS certification or 5+ years in a Cath Lab/IR setting.
• ACLS certification; BLS required.
• Completion of an accredited health science program.

Responsibilities

• Assist credentialed providers during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Prepare room and equipment; manage supplies and inventories.
• Verify patient identity and document medical history.
• Explain procedures to patients with cultural sensitivity; ease anxiety.
• Select imaging protocols and input data into EMR and PACS.
• Perform daily quality checks and uphold radiation safety.

Skills

RCIS

Five+ years cath lab experience

ACLS

BLS

On-call availability

Cultural competency

Education

Accredited health science program

Tools

PACS (SYNAPSE/SECTRA)

EPIC EMR system

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Procedural Technologist performs a variety of technical, diagnostic, therapeutic and patient care tasks for patients with cardiovascular disease using radiological and cardiovascular sciences. The Technologist assists credentialed care providers in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in a range of settings including the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology Lab, and Vascular Lab.

Responsibilities

• Assists credentialed care providers in performance of diagnostic and interventional procedures such as use of hemodynamic support devices, temporary pacemakers, and diagnostic imaging. Assists physicians with obtaining digital radiographic images of heart, peripheral vessels and any other required structures.
• Ensures room is prepared and stocked for the upcoming procedure. Sets up and prepares suite for upcoming procedures, including sterile trays, catheters, wires, contrast and other supplies needed as guided by the physician. Assists with routine inventory management tasks.
• Verifies patient identification. Interviews patients to collect and document prior medical history.
• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy and pathology.
• Inputs and organizes patient information and diagnostic images in both primary electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR) system and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Performs daily quality checks for procedural areas. Practices and ensures radiation safety per documented protocol. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Qualifications

Hired candidates are expected to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification after hire. Training and assessment opportunities will be provided.

Required

• · Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) as administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or five (5) or more years working in a procedural role in a Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology setting.
• · Completion of an accredited educational program in health science, including but not limited to: cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing or paramedic/EMT.
• · Basic Life Support (BLS)
• · The role includes on-call responsibilities and requires the employee to arrive on-site within a 30-minute response window.

Preferred

• · Successful completion of EKG / Arrhythmia course.
• · Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) such as SYNAPSE or SECTRA
• · Experience working with electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR) system such as EPIC.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiac Cath

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.