• Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Tech I - Vascular…

    UNC Health Care (Hendersonville, NC)


    Description

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    Summary:

    Using cardiovascular imaging equipment and standards, the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist prepares and performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data under close-to-moderate supervision. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes.

    Responsibilities:

    • Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures.

    • Ensures positive patient identification. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

    • Reads, comprehends and transcribes imaging order, engaging with vascular surgeon or radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.

    • Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.

    • Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both imaging hardware and specific imaging sequences.

    • Measure, evaluate and record gradients using pressure measurements recorded with Doppler ultrasound system.

    • Review and chart record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

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    Other information:

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required

    • Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT or RVS) or a more advanced cardiovascular imaging registration (RDCS, or RDMS)

    • BLS certification

    • Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) tools

    Preferred

    • Experience with EPIC and CV-Synapse EMR tools

     

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    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

     

    Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics

     

    Work Type: Per Diem

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.