Procedural Technologist II - Cardiac Cath

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Procedural Technologist to support cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology Lab, and Vascular Lab. You will assist physicians, prepare rooms, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout imaging and interventions.

The role requires RCIS or 5+ years in a procedural Cath Lab, ACLS/BLS certification, and on-call availability with on-site response within 30 minutes.

Qualifications

• RCIS certification or 5+ years in a cath lab/interventional radiology setting is required.
• Accredited program in health science (cardiac tech, rad tech, ultrasound, nursing, paramedic/EMT) or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) & ACLS are required and on-call 30-minute on-site response.
• On-call responsibilities and 30-minute on-site arrival window are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist credentialed care providers during diagnostic and interventional procedures in Cath Lab or IR suite.
• Prepare and stock procedure room, sterile trays, catheters, wires, and contrast per physician guidance.
• Verify patient identity and document medical history; guide patients through exams with clear explanations.
• Set up scanning protocols and imaging parameters using knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
• Input and organize patient data and images in EMR and PACS systems.
• Perform daily quality checks and ensure radiation safety and infection control.

Skills

ACLS certification

EMR familiarity

PACS familiarity

On-call readiness

Education

RCIS certification (CCI)

5+ years procedural cath lab experience

ACLS

BLS

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.

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.

Job Details

01.6630.8540

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.