Interventional Radiology Technician I

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Procedural Technologist to perform technical, diagnostic and patient care tasks for cardiovascular procedures in Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology Lab, and Vascular Lab.

The role supports credentialed care providers in obtaining radiographic images, preparing the procedure room, and ensuring safety and quality across imaging workflows. On-site, full-time, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program in health science (cardiovascular tech, ultrasound, radiologic tech, nursing, or paramedic/EMT).
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification after hire will be pursued by the employee.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with obtaining digital radiographic images of the heart and vessels.
• Prepare and stock the procedure room; set up sterile trays and equipment.
• Verify patient identity and collect medical history.
• Explain exams to patients with empathy and cultural awareness.
• Select scanning protocols and imaging parameters based on anatomy and pathology.
• Enter patient data and images into EMR and PACS systems.
• Perform daily quality checks and maintain radiation safety standards.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

On-call readiness

Education

Accredited health science program

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 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.

Other information

Qualifications

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

Required

• 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) certification.
• 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Interventional Radiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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.