Procedural Nurse I (RN)

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a Procedural Technologist to perform technical, diagnostic, and patient care tasks for patients with cardiovascular disease. In this role, you will assist in various procedures, ensuring that rooms are prepared and patients are guided through their examinations. Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist and completion of an accredited health science program are essential. This position involves on-call responsibilities and requires prompt response times.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is required.
• Completion of a health science program is necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Ensure rooms are prepared and stocked for procedures.
• Guide patients through examinations.
• Input and organize patient information in EMR and PACS.
• Perform daily quality checks and ensure radiation safety.

Skills

Technical and diagnostic skills

Patient care skills

Cultural competency

Knowledge of human anatomy

Education

Accredited educational program in health science

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., EPIC)

PACS systems (e.g., SYNAPSE, SECTRA)

Job description

Job 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 and Scope

• 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.