Cardiovascular Specialist Cath Lab

Cardiovascular Specialist Cath Lab

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Consults with, monitors, and performs tests on patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.

• Documents history and physical assessment for patients undergoing procedures within the cath lab.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Prepares patient for procedure by positioning and using appropriate equipment.
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast‑enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiograms).
• Operates multichannel physiologic monitor to measure and record cardiac and pulmonary functions during catheterization.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and communicates with the physician regarding patient status and response to drugs, treatments, and incidents.
• Assists physician in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provides technical assistance as needed.
• Complies with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for personal growth and development and professional accountability.

• Associate's degree (A.
  
  A.) or graduation from a cardiovascular related program required.

• RCIS, RRT, RDCS or ARRT required. ACLS also required.

• At least one year experience in invasive procedures or two years of relevant healthcare experience. (Current teammates hired before Dec 9, 2022 are not required to hold RCIS, RRT, or RDCS certification.)
• Teammates who received their RCIS certification prior to January 1, 2017 may qualify with five (5) years of experience in lieu of their Associate's degree.

Language skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public. Mathematical skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret a variety of technical instructions in textual or diagram form and manage multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH. Entity:
Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Organization Unit:
Cardiac Cath. Work Type:
Full Time. Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00. Salary Range: $28.59 - $41.09 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. Work Assignment Type:
Onsite.

Work Schedule:

Day Job. Location of Job: US:

NC:

Lenoir. Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No. This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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