Procedural Technologist I

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Procedural Technologist to support cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology Lab, and Vascular Lab. You will assist physicians with imaging, prep the treatment suite, verify patient data, and maintain imaging quality and safety protocols.

The role requires completion of an accredited health science program, BLS certification, ACLS after hire, and on-site presence with a 30-minute response window for on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification after hire is expected
• BLS certification required
• On-site arrival within 30-minute response window during on-call shifts
• Accredited health science program in relevant field required

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with obtaining digital radiographic images of the heart and vessels
• Prep and stock procedure room; set up suite with sterile trays and supplies
• Verify patient identification and document medical history
• Explain exams to patients and provide reassurance to reduce distress
• Select scanning protocols and imaging parameters
• Enter and organize patient data and images in EMR and PACS
• Perform daily quality checks and ensure radiation safety and infection control

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

On-call responsibilities

Education

Accredited health science program (cardiovascular tech / ultrasound / radiologic tech / respiratory therapy / nursing / paramedic)

Tools

PACS (SYNAPSE / SECTRA)

EMR (EPIC)

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.

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.

Qualifications

Other information:

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.