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UNC Health · 3 months ago

Procedural Technologist II

Hendersonville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

UNC Health is an inclusive organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The Procedural Technologist II performs a variety of technical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and patient care tasks for patients with cardiovascular disease, assisting care providers in diagnostic and interventional procedures across multiple settings.

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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

Qualification

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistCardiovascular technologyBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPicture ArchivingCommunication SystemElectronic medical recordkeeping/ Arrhythmia coursePatient careCultural competency

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)