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UNC Health · 5 months ago

Cath Lab Technologist

Rocky Mount, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UNC Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. They are seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to perform electrocardiograms and implement diagnostic tests in accordance with established policies and procedures, while ensuring effective communication with patients and medical staff.

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Responsibilities

Examines patient’s ECG requisition form to obtain vital information needed prior to testing (room number, patient number, STAT, preop, etc.), and responds accordingly

Checks patient’s chart to verify other, and accurately transcribes necessary, information from the patient’s chart (BP, medications, ordering physician), ensuring that contraindicating conditions are identified and communicated to the physician prior to initiation of the procedure

Accurately implements diagnostic tests/procedures in accordance with prescribed policies, procedures and techniques. Performs testing in response to patient needs, physician direction/orders, and within the limits of established NGH Special Medicine Department policies, procedures and patient-driven protocols

Effectively explains the purpose and nature of tests or procedures to patient prior to administration, so as to minimize anxiety and enhance cooperation

Communicates positively, directly, clearly, accurately and timely with physicians, team members and other patient care providers. Ensures confidentiality of the patient and the medical record. Participates in the formal/informal teaching and guidance of orientees, students and other staff members, and documents on Skills Checklist, when appropriate. Accomplishes routine and non-routine miscellaneous duties and assignments in accordance with procedure or instructions, and time frames. Completes foundational courses, when enrolled, in a timely manner. Participates in, and assures that, documentation of own continuing education and self-development activities is current and valid, by signing rosters and submitting copies of CE certificates for transcript