Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist, (RN OR Radiology Tech, Respiratory Therapist, etc.-Allied Health Degree)

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

High Point Medical Center, High Point , NC

Full-Time: 40hrs weekly (4) 10hr days, rotating M-F

Day Shift: 7am-5:30pm 

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!  

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cardiovascular Specialist will provide excellent and efficient patient care throughout the cardiac catheterization and/or electrophysiology procedures by performing in various roles to include, but not limited to, physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and those duties specific to licensure, certification, and/or registration.

 

CVS II Requirements: EP Lab

• BIV ICD/PM scrubbing procedures
• Watchman and Rhythmia
• Running analyzer for temp perms

CVS Requirements II: Cardiac Cath Lab

• Left / Right heart cardiac catheterization
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• RCIS/ CI Exam Certification
• PCI/Stent/ Impella/ECMO

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Allied Health Technology; i.e., Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Interventional Program or minimum of two years of experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Registered with and certified by the ARRT or current license as a Registered Nurse in NC
• Registry or license as it pertains to Allied Health field of expertise

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Please list 10-12 accountabilities with no bullet points)

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Following hospital policies and procedures. Following departmental policies and procedures. Contributing to the overall quality of services. Assuming responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.

 

• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies, recognizes, and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations. Checking readiness of supplies and equipment for emergency cases. Applying knowledge of illness, injury and disease assessment process and recognizing those symptoms needing immediate intervention. Recognizing when a situation is critical and requires immediate attention. Initiating call/codes or contacts appropriate resources needed to provide or obtain emergency services. Providing emergency assistance as required and/or directed by the appropriate authority or emergency team leader. Remaining up-to-date on ACLS/BCLS.

 

• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment to patients, self, co-workers and facility. Maintaining IV fluids, stock drugs, emergency drugs and controlled substance, auditing amounts, expiration dates and reporting such findings to Pharmacy. Safeguarding the rights of patients and hospital personnel to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner. Providing patient comfort. Demonstrating safety consciousness through knowledge and adherence to safety standards. Applying knowledge of safe and effective use of equipment. Demonstrating proper technique and calibration of equipment when performing daily checks. Maintaining a safe and therapeutic physical environment and minimizing risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of side rails and other safety practices. Reporting any equipment malfunction. Operates all equipment needed for any aspect of invasive or interventional cardiology, including IABP. Prepares medications and checks emergency equipment for proper function prior to initiation of catheterization. Operation and quality control of all radiographic equipment. Maintains a good working knowledge of all equipment utilized to ensure continuous effective operations of the facility. Maintains working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic cardiac catheterization equipment. Works within required regulations for radiation safety and protection, involving all personnel and patients. Consistently utilizes Universal Protocol.

 

• Maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports. C