Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Goldsboro, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Specialist

Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Assist physicians in obtaining digital radiographic images of the heart, peripheral vessels, and other required structures.
• Control radiographic equipment to acquire quality images and set x-ray acquisition parameters for cardiac and peripheral imaging.
• Practice radiation safety using distance and protective attire.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in hemodynamics, diagnostic, interventional, and peripheral procedures including devices and protocols.
• Prepare procedure rooms and equipment daily, perform quality controls, and manage inventory and supplies.
• Document patient data, procedure details, and complications accurately in various systems.
• Deliver pre-, during, and post-procedure patient care, maintaining sterile techniques and assisting with injections and IV insertions under physician supervision.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain cardiac catheterization lab equipment and devices.
• May have lead worker responsibilities such as training staff and assigning work.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure efficient patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of laboratory data and report variances to physicians.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist and Special Procedures Technologist
• Graduation from a special procedures program or completion of a cardiac catheterization training course
• Certification as ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Experience

• No specific years of specialty experience required.
• No prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with a background in cardiac catheterization and radiologic sciences seeking a clinical-allied role in North Carolina.