Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

at  Novant Health

Overview:

• Schedule: 7-3:30p, Monday through Friday. No weekends or holidays.
• Department: EP LabLocation: Presbyterian Medical Center
• -Charlotte, NC

Provides 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.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”.

Please refer the Job description for details