cath_lab_technologist – Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Specialty: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Facility: University of North Carolina Health Care System – 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC
State License: NC
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Years of Experience:
Shift: Days Local rate $81Schedule: 0700-1730 Monday-ThursdayCardiac Cath Tech, Diagnostic caths, inter
Guaranteed Hours: 36.00
Description: Specialty: Cardiac Cath SpecialistFacility: University of North Carolina Health Care SystemState License: NCCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Days Local rate $81Schedule: 0700-1730 Monday-ThursdayCardiac Cath Tech, Diagnostic caths, interventional cath, Periphreal diagnostic/interventional experience required.Block scheduling not allowed 3×12 HrGuaranteed Hours: 36.00Description: Job Summary: -Assists physicians with obtaining digital radiographic images of heart, peripheral vessels and any other required structures. Job Responsiblities:-Appropriately controls radiographic equipment to acquire quality images.-Pans the radiographic table so that the physician visualizes desired structures.Appropriately sets x-ray acquisition parameters for cardiac and peripherals to provide quality images.-Practices radiation safety by utilizing distance and appropriate protective attire.-Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of procedures and techniques and applies these to skillfully meet comprehensive needs of the patient.-Anticipates patient and physician needs, alerts physician to changes in patient condition, and contributes to the plan in an organized and timely manner.-Demonstrates expert knowledge in the technical areas of hemodynamics, diagnostic, interventional and peripheral procedures including devices and protocols.-Daily Room Preparations. Performs daily room QCs and notifies appropriate people of variances. Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and each procedure.-Ensures enough stock on hand to accommodate routine daily case volumes.-Conducts in-room inventory and supply management.-Is aware of and stores all patient care products according to JCAHO regulations. -Data Collection. Documents data necessary for patient records, Apollo reporting, charge entry and image archive.-Retrieves stored information from Witt, HeartLab, ICE, and IVUS systems.-Verifies data entry on all systems and verifies patient charges for accuracy. Documents complications and variances for CQI. -Delivers pre-, during, and post-procedure patient care. Initiates accurate documentation and data entry.-Prepares scrub table and preps patient for procedure while maintaining sterile techniques.-Preparation of lines and devices for administration of injectable fluids.-Injection of drugs under direct supervision of physician, insertion of IVs. -Equipment Operation.-Operates, inspects, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance for variety of cardiac catheterization lab equipment.-Effectively operates all devices utilized in cardiac cath procedures, IVUS, Combo Map, ICE, HeartLab, etc.-Initiates maintenance or service on equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning.-May perform lead worker responsibilities such as training and education of staff and assigning work to other specialists and/or staff. -Operate, monitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patient information.-Works in an organized and timely fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient and efficacious patient care.-Meets challenges of case volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes.-Ensures quality and accuracy of reported laboratory data.-Reports variances to physician and ensures that variances have been addressed.-Ensures all recorded data is accurate and makes corrections as needed. Schedule Notes:Local rate $81Schedule: 0700-1730 Monday-ThursdayCardiac Cath Tech, Diagnostic caths, interventional cath, Periphreal diagnostic/interventional experience required.Block scheduling not allowedSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -N/A Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education: –One of the following is required:-Graduation from a Radiologic Science program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health and Accreditation. -Graduation from a special procedures program. -Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. -Completion of a course training in cardiac catherization – Transcripts required.Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: –One of the following is required:-Certified in Radiation Therapy or Radiology through ARRT.-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification through CCI. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A;Languages: English ;Read ;Write ;SpeakJob Category: Clinical-AlliedProcess Level Department Description: N/A – Non RN RoleProcess Level Department Compliance: N/A – Non RN RoleMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Department of Nursing?: NoShift: DaysShift Details: 7:00am – 5:30pmFTE: 1.0On-Call Required?: May be placed on standby if census dropsWeekends Required?: 1 call weekend per monthHolidays Required?: EOHExtension Status: Extension Status Change Date: Previous End Date: Extension Start Date: Extension End Date: HR Job Code and Title: 7895-Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath – TravelerInfor Job Code and Title: 8922-Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath – TravelerInterview Type: Auto OfferSupplier POC: Worker All Inclusive Bill Rate:; Days Local rate $81Schedule: 0700-1730 Monday-ThursdayCardiac Cath Tech, Diagnostic caths, interventional cath, Periphreal diagnostic/interventional experience required.Block scheduling not allowed 3×12 Hr