Cardiovascular Specialist - Cath Lab

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

A recent award for the heart and vascular hospital is the 2022 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award and the NCDR CP/MI Platinum Performance Award 2022 and Leapfrog grade A. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. 

Summary:

Provides competent patient care for our cardiac population consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Cath Lab Manager. As a continuously growing Invasive Cardiology Program, our Cardiovascular Specialist (CVS) will assist the Interventional Cardiologist with the most complex invasive cardiology procedure. The CVS oversees the technical operations required for the performance of routine diagnostic through the advanced interventional cardiology procedures. The Cath lab performs diagnostic and intervention procedures to include STEMI, stent placement, rotabladder, shockwave, thrombectomy, TAVR, LAAO, laser lead extractions, PFO closure and other specific procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates evidence-based practice and preforms care for the comfort and well-being of the patient 
• Acquires and demonstrates the technical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to operate complex cardiac equipment, x-ray systems and troubleshoot equipment malfunction. 
• Operates radiologic imaging equipment while implementing the practice of ALARA 
• Proficient in sterile technique 
• Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the patient EMR (EPIC/ CUPID) 
• Complies with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures 
• Assists in the ongoing education of fellow Cardiovascular Specialist 
• Accepts responsibility for personal growth and development and professional accountability. 

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Associate's degree (A. A.) or graduation from a cardiovascular related program required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● RCIS, RRT, or RDCS required. ACLS. ARRT , RESP CARE preferred.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● At least one year experience in invasive procedures or 2 years relevant healthcare experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Invasive Heart & Vascular 

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. 

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.

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