Cardiovascular Specialist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC seeks a Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technician to monitor and perform tests on patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. The role supports imaging and invasive procedures, with ongoing patient assessment in a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications include an associates or cardiovascular program, RCIS/RRT/RDCS/ARRT, and ACLS, plus 1 year invasive procedure experience or 2 years healthcare exposure. $15,000 incentive offered with 3-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or graduation from a cardiovascular program is required.
• Active RCIS, RRT, RDCS or ARRT certification and ACLS required.
• At least 1 year invasive procedure experience or 2 years healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Document history and physical assessment for cath lab patients.
• Explain procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
• Prepare patients for procedures with proper positioning and equipment.
• Operate imaging equipment for angiocardiograms.
• Record physiologic monitoring data during cardiac catheterization.
• Observe patient conditions and communicate with physicians about responses.
• Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provide technical assistance as needed.
• Follow department, hospital, and regulatory policies.
• Pursue personal growth and professional accountability.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Associate degree or cardiovascular program

RCIS/RRT/RDCS/ARRT certification

ACLS certification

Job description

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.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Summary: Consults with, monitors, and performs tests on patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 4 x 10 hour shifts

Responsibilities

1. Documents history and physical assessment for patients undergoing procedures within the cath lab.
2. Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain patient cooperation and understanding and allay apprehension.
3. Prepares patient for procedure by positioning and using appropriate equipment.
4. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiograms).
5. Operates multichannel physiologic monitor to measure and record functions of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patient during cardiac catherization.
6. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions. Communicates with physician regarding patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and other significant incidents.
7. Assists Physician in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
8. Provides technical assistance as needed.
9. Complies with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
10. Accepts responsibility for personal growth and development and professional accountability.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or graduation from a cardiovascular related program required.
• RCIS, RRT, RDCS or ARRT required. ACLS
• At least one year experience in invasive procedures or 2 years relevant healthcare experience. *Note: Current teammates hired before Dec 9, 2022 are not required to hold RCIS, RRT, or RDCS certification
• Teammates who received their RCIS certification prior to January 1, 2017 may quality with five (5) years of experience in lieu of their Associate's degree.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• RCIS, RRT, RDCS or ARRT required. ACLS

Professional Experience Requirements

• At least one year experience in invasive procedures or 2 years relevant healthcare experience. *Note: Current teammates hired before Dec 9, 2022 are not required to hold RCIS, RRT, or RDCS certification
• Teammates who received their RCIS certification prior to January 1, 2017 may quality with five (5) years of experience in lieu of their Associate's degree.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 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:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.