Special Procedures Technician

Job Description

Description

MISSION • The mission of UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE is to ensure exceptional healthcare for the people we serve. In support of that mission, all employees live by the following Code of Conduct. 

JOB PURPOSE • The Special procedures tech assists with the performance of cardiac catheterization procedures, utilizing at least abasic clinical skill level knowledge base. Assists with the collection and documentation of clinical data. Interprets this patient data by recognizing changes in the patient's hemodynamic status. Reports these changes to the appropriate personnel (i.e., physicians, physician extenders, nurses, supervisor, etc.) Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to help provide appropriate patient care in a safe environment. Demonstrates appropriate and correct use of patient care equipment (i.e., defibrillator, NIBP, doppler, etc.), insuring that this item is clean, in working order, and has a current Bio-med sticker. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of the radiographic equipment used for cath procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform computerized hemodynamic monitoring and recording. Demonstrates the ability to set up and assist as scrub tech with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of aseptic techniques used to prepare trays, prep patients, and scrub cases. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to patients of all developmental stages: Infant, child, adolescent, adult and elderly. Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with patient emergencies. Demonstrates competency in pulling sheaths and recognizing bleeding complications. Maintains a clean and stocked work area. Assists RN in attaching and removing monitor equipment from the patient. Demonstrates cost-effective use of supplies and participates in maintaining appropriate inventory. 

KEY CUSTOMERS SERVED AND CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Must be able to serve patients and their families by being courteous. Perform procedures in a prompt and courteous manner while providing high quality images for interpretation. Provides excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, other team members and patients families. Promotes a positive image of Radiology department and the hospital. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

 • EDUCATION

 o Allied Health (Radiology Technologist, Nuclear Technologist, CT Technologist or Respiratory Therapist) degree with valid NC license/registration OR RN with one year relevant experience and valid NC RN license OR Graduate of a two year AD Cardiovascular program with valid diploma OR High School graduate with current RCIS certification and two years related work experience in cardiac cath lab or electrophysiology lab. High School or GED or higher degree required • EXPERIENCE o One year as staff technologists plus six months to one year in Special Procedures. 

• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION 

o BLS/ACLS required within 90 days of hire.