Cath Lab RN - Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

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• Education

  Graduate of an accredited program in one of the following disciplines:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - ( Preferred)

  • Registered Radiologic Technologist (RTR)

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

  • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)

  • Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)

  • Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

  • Vascular Intervention (VI)

  Experience

  • RN: Minimum one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath Lab/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience required.

  • EMT-P: Minimum two (2) years of acute care hospital experience required.

  • RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT, or VI: One (1) year of related experience preferred.

  Licensure & Certification

  Must hold current, applicable licensure and/or registry based on discipline:

  • RN: Active North Carolina Board of Nursing license

  • RTR: ARRT Radiology credential

  • RRT: Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) and credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

  • EMT-P: Current credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an accredited program

  • RCIS, RCES, CVT, VI: Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program

  Certification Requirement:
  Non-RN Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (unless already RTR with CI or VI certification) must obtain RCIS or RCES certification within 24 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

  Additional Requirements

  • Successful completion of generic and department-specific competency validation

  • Annual Cardiac Dysrhythmia testing required

Clinical Patient Care

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures (pre-, intra-, and post-procedure) in accordance with clinical standards.

• Perform baseline assessments and continuously monitor EKG rhythms, hemodynamic waveforms, and patient response to procedures and medications.

• Recognize and report changes in patient condition; respond effectively in emergency situations.

• Administer medications under the direction of a qualified physician (RN or RCIS-certified team members only).

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields; scrub and assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and advocacy throughout all phases of care.

• Provide patient and family education related to procedures and recovery.

• Accurately document patient care and clinical outcomes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.

• Demonstrate strong customer service and conflict resolution skills.

• Partner with leadership to identify workflow improvements and educational needs.

• Serve as a clinical resource to team members across the Cath Lab and Radiology areas.

Radiation & Procedural Safety

• Adhere to radiation safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.

• Ability to wear lead protective equipment for extended periods.