Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist
Raleigh, North Carolina
UNC Rex Healthcare

Cardiovascular Specialist

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Shift: Days (rotating days of the week)
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Document history and physical assessments for patients undergoing procedures in the cath lab.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients to ensure cooperation and reduce apprehension.
• Prepare patients for procedures by positioning and using appropriate equipment.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiograms).
• Operate multichannel physiologic monitors to measure and record cardiovascular and pulmonary functions during cardiac catheterization.
• Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and communicate with physicians regarding patient status and responses to treatments.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provide technical assistance as needed.
• Comply with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Maintain personal growth, development, and professional accountability.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or completion of a program related to cardiovascular studies.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year.

Certifications & Licensure

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in North Carolina
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
• Strong report writing, business correspondence, and procedure manual creation skills.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from diverse audiences.
• Proficient in mathematical calculations including basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong reasoning skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions involving abstract and concrete variables.

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Respiratory Care certification

Additional Information

• Work hours are typically from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM on a rotating day schedule.