Special Procedures Tech - Angiography (Days)

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks a Special Procedures Tech to assist with cardiac catheterization procedures, operate radiographic equipment, and help collect and document patient data. The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to scrub and set up trays for procedures.

The position is based in Lenoir Health Angiography and is full-time, on site in North Carolina with a 32-hour standard week and day schedule.

Qualifications

• Allied Health/Cardiovascular degree with NC license/registration OR RN with NC RN license.
• Graduate of a two-year AD Cardiovascular program with valid diploma OR RCIS certification.
• High School diploma with RCIS and two years related work experience in cardiac cath lab.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cardiac catheterization procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Collect and document clinical data; interpret hemodynamic changes and report to physicians.
• Set up and scrub for diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Maintain clean, stocked work area and ensure equipment is functioning and tagged.
• Provide care to patients of all developmental stages and assist with emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Stress management

Education

Allied Health Cardiovascular degree

RN with NC license

RCIS certification

High School diploma with RCIS and 2 years experience

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 Special procedures tech assists with the performance of cardiac catheterization procedures, utilizing at least a basic clinical skill level knowledge base. Assists with the collection and documentation of clinical data. Interprets this patient data by recognizing changes in the patient's hemodynamic status. Reports these changes to the appropriate personnel (i.e., physicians, physician extenders, nurses, supervisor, etc.) Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to help provide appropriate patient care in a safe environment. Demonstrates appropriate and correct use of patient care equipment (i.e., defibrillator, NIBP, doppler, etc.), ensuring that this item is clean, in working order, and has a current Bio-med sticker. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of the radiographic equipment used for cath procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform computerized hemodynamic monitoring and recording. Demonstrates the ability to set up and assist as scrub tech with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of aseptic techniques used to prepare trays, prep patients, and scrub cases. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to patients of all developmental stages: Infant, child, adolescent, adult and elderly. Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with patient emergencies. Demonstrates competency in pulling sheaths and recognizing bleeding complications. Maintains a clean and stocked work area. Assists RN in attaching and removing monitor equipment from the patient. Demonstrates cost-effective use of supplies and participates in maintaining appropriate inventory.

Responsibilities

Must be able to serve patients and their families by being courteous. Perform procedures in a prompt and courteous manner while providing high quality images for interpretation. Provides excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, other team members and patients families. Promotes a positive image of Radiology department and the hospital. LENOIR

Other Information

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Allied Health (Radiology Technologist, Nuclear Technologist, CT Technologist or Respiratory Therapist) degree with valid NC license/registration OR RN with one year relevant experience and valid NC RN license OR Graduate of a two year AD Cardiovascular program with valid diploma OR High School graduate with current RCIS certification and two years related work experience in cardiac cath lab or electrophysiology lab. High School or GED or higher degree required.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

One year as staff technologists plus six months to one year in Special Procedures

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

BLS/ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

CPR training. Good communication skills to interact with patients and other employees. Promotes a positive image of the hospital at all times. Demonstrate a "Team Player" attitude. Ability to handle stressful situations properly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to indirect or direct contact, you may be at risk for exposure to tuberculosis, bloodborne pathogens (which may include HIV and Hepatitis B) and/or other potentially infectious diseases. Exposure ionizing radiation. Personal Protective Equipment required for patient exposure and Radiation Protective equipment required for radiation exposure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Walking and standing throughout shift. Pushes and pulls stretchers and wheelchairs occupied with patients throughout the shift. Lift patients daily with assistance. Stressful work shifts during periods of high patient volume. Responsible for proper care and pressure holding of arteries post catheter removal.

01.7270.3225

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Angiography

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00

Salary Range:$34.10 - $40.92per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

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.