UNC Health Care

Cardiovascular Specialist - Rex Invasive Heart & Vascular

UNC Health Care$68K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or graduation from a cardiovascular related program required.
  • RCIS, RRT, RDCS, or ARRT certification required; ACLS certification also needed.
  • At least one year of experience in invasive procedures or two years of relevant healthcare experience.
  • Current teammates hired before Dec 9, 2022 do not require RCIS, RRT, or RDCS certification.
  • Teammates with RCIS certification prior to January 1, 2017 may qualify with five years of experience in lieu of an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

  • Document patient history and physical assessments in the cath lab.
  • Explain procedures and treatments to patients for cooperation and understanding.
  • Prepare patients for procedures using appropriate positioning and equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce angiocardiograms.
  • Use multichannel physiologic monitors during cardiac catheterization to record vital functions.
  • Observe patients and communicate significant conditions and reactions to physicians.
  • Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
  • Comply with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three-year work commitment.
  • Inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Supportive environment for employees' religious practices and beliefs.
  • Accommodations available for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Full Job Description
*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program Summary: Consults with, monitors, and performs tests on patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities: 1. Documents history and physical assessment for patients undergoing procedures within the cath lab. 2. Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain patient cooperation and understanding and allay apprehension. 3. Prepares patient for procedure by positioning and using appropriate equipment. 4. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiograms). 5. Operates multichannel physiologic monitor to measure and record functions of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patient during cardiac catherization. 6. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions. Communicates with physician regarding patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and other significant incidents. 7. Assists Physician in diagnostic and interventional procedures. 8. Provides technical assistance as needed. 9. Complies with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. 10. Accepts responsibility for personal growth and development and professional accountability. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • Associate's degree (A. A.) or graduation from a cardiovascular related program required. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • RCIS, RRT, RDCS or ARRT required. ACLS Professional Experience Requirements: • At least one year experience in invasive procedures or 2 years relevant healthcare experience. *Note: 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 quality with five (5) years of experience in lieu of their Associate's degree. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Invasive Heart & Vascular Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 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:Raleigh 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 Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

About UNC Health Care

UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established November 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eleven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.
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