Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist at Novant Health summary:

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides specialized care during cardiac and vascular procedures, collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and effective treatment. Candidates must hold relevant certifications such as RN, RTR, EMT-P, or RCIS and have required clinical experience. The role demands ongoing competency testing and credentialing to maintain employment and high standards of patient care.

• Job Title: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
• Schedule: Full Time, 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
• Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Location: Kernersville Medical Center

• Education : High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate from one of the following Accredited Education Programs required: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Radiology Technology (RTR), Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT), Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P), Cardiovascular Tech (CVT), Vascular Intervention (VI), required.
• Experience : If RN, one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience, required. If EMT-P, two (2) years of acute care hospital experience, required. If RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT or VI one (1) year of experience, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)-North Carolina Board of Nursing License Registered Radiology Technologist (RTR) -ARRT Radiology OR Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an appropriately recognized Paramedic program. Or Technologist Registry OR Respiratory Therapist-licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) AND Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as RRT. OR Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist, Cardiovascular Tech, and Vascular Intervention-graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program. If the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) is not an RN or an RTR with CI or VI certification, they must obtain either the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) credential within 24 months of hire, or as soon as the minimum case volume required to sit for the exam is completed, whichever occurs first, for continued employment, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Pass yearly Cardiac Dysrhythmias Test.

Novant Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to provide care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures. Collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Cardiac Cath Lab, RCIS certification, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Patient care, Cardiovascular procedures, Registered Nurse, Registered Radiologic Technologist, Emergency Medical Technician, Critical Care