Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath Specialist

Description

*This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $10,000 commitment incentive.

Performs a variety of cardiac technical, diagnostic, therapeutic and patient care tasks for patients with cardiac disease using radiological sciences. Tasks performed include radiographic imaging, manipulation of equipment, use of intra-aortic balloon pump, hemodynamic monitoring and recording, patient preparation and post procedure care, procedure room set up and cleaning, and quality monitoring.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists physicians with obtaining digital radiographic images of heart, peripheral vessels and any other required structures. 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

2. 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.

3. Data Collection. Documents data necessary for patient records in EMR for charge entry and image archive. Verifies data entry on all systems and verifies patient charges for accuracy. Documents complications and variances for CQI.

4. 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.

5. 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. Initiates maintenance or service on equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning.

6. May perform lead worker responsibilities such as training and education of staff and assigning work to other specialists and/or staff

7. 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.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

Graduation from either a program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health and Accreditation, a special procedures program, an accredited school of professional nursing, or a course training in cardiac catherization.

Completion of EKG/Arrhythmia course within three (3) months from date of hire.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification, or Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) certification within six (6) months from date of hire. (not required but highly recommended)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Professional Experience Requirements:

1 year of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Demonstrated knowledge of Radiology Special Procedures equipment, special procedure examinations and specific supplies used.

* Demonstrated knowledge of Radiology Special Procedure equipment, examination protocols and specific supplies.

* Ability to work independently.

* Ability to work at such a pace and demonstrate organizational skills as to ensure no backlogs of work or undue delays in patient flow.

* Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities, e.g., maturity, job knowledge, professionalism, communication skills, etc.

* Ability to assume responsibilities for department function in the absence of on-site supervision.

* Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

*Proficient with MS Office and Epic, with the ability to learn new software rapidly.

Valid NC Driver's License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Special Procs.

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

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.