Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist at Novant Health summary:

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides specialized care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures within a cardiac catheterization lab. This role requires certification and experience in nursing, radiology, respiratory therapy, or cardiovascular technology, along with the ability to collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare team members. The specialist is responsible for assessment, implementation, and evaluation of patient care following established policies and procedures.

• Job Title: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
• Schedule: PRN, 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) OR Registered Radiology Technology (RTR) OR Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) OR Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) OR Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) OR Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) OR Vascular Intervention (VI), required.
• Experience:
  • RN with one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience. OR acute care hospital experience EMT-P with two (2) years of experience; required.
  • RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT or VI with one (1) year of experience; preferred.
• Licensure: 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 a RN, RTR with CI or VI certification, he/she must obtain their Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 24 months of hire 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.

Keywords:

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Cardiac Cath Lab, RCIS, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Tech, Patient Care, Cardiac Procedures, Healthcare Technician, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Certification