Cardiovascular Specialist at Emory Healthcare

Decatur, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiovascular Procedures, Equipment Troubleshooting, Hemodynamics, Radiation Safety, Coronary Anatomy, Sterile Technique, Patient Communication, Clinical Advancement, Quality Improvement, Emergency Response, Interdepartmental Liaison, Staff Orientation, Supply Management, Advanced Interventional Techniques, Leadership Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Liaison with vendors regarding features of supply and devices. Actively participates in department quality improvement. Serves as superuser for equipment and devices. Precepts staff for clinical advancement and assists with competency validation. Liaison for interdepartmental and intradepartmental improvements. Takes charge of any special projects/departmental improvements. Assists with Staff orientation, and staff competencies. Liaison for research and pilot trials. Assist with quality and safety issues such as device recalls, tissue registry, SAFE event reviews, etc. Supports department leadership to achieve organizational goals and growth. Precepts new staff and students. Masters concepts of hemodynamics. Should have intermediate knowledge of x-ray equipment and troubleshooting. Able to assist with circulating role as needed. Troubleshoots imaging equipment collaborating with biomedical engineers for service. Participate in procedural charging. Maintains supply management. Able to act quickly under emergency situations. Able to discuss with physician plan of action and assist with any high-risk procedures. Cross-trains as needed to support departmental needs. Monitors cases. Understands and works with x-ray system, including panning table and recognizing different angles. Manages access site including proper removal of sheath, assessment of hematoma and knowledge of hematoma management. Understands concepts of radiation safety. Knowledgeable in coronary anatomy and recognizing different types of lesions. Basic knowledge of supply features and applications to procedure. Knowledge and adherence to sterile technique. Able to communicate effectively with team, patients, families and medical staff. Cath Lab: Assists in procedures such as complex PCI including CTO, Able to assist with complex procedures; including multiple wire exchanges and able to use long wires and OTW balloons. Should be able to use specialty devices such as rotablater, CSI, laser and shockwave. May participate in structural heart cases. Able to troubleshoot emergency equipment (balloon pump and ventricular assist device). Assists in scrub role for procedures such as right & left heart catherization, PCIs and STEMIs. EP Lab: Assists in advanced EP procedures (such as lead extractions at some sites, complex ablations and stims independently). Assist in scrub role for procedures such as cardiac ablations and device implants, ECDs, generator changes, loop recorders. Clinical Expert: Serves as clinical expert in advanced interventional techniques. Expert in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment (hemodynamic system, imaging systems, advanced modalities). Coordinates PM schedule. Collaborates with Biomed to ensure optimal up time. Collaborates with department educator to support ongoing education for staff Supervisor: Serves as front-line leader to support staff. Provides leadership for day to day unit operations. Assists with annual and midyear evaluation process. Demonstrates strong interpersonal leadership skills and helps promote teamwork. Able to anticipate possible problems or complications and responds quickly. Collaborates with billing/coding team for proper charging of procedures and supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered as ARRT with CI credential or RCIS or RCES. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Specialist will act as a liaison with vendors, participate in quality improvement, and assist with staff orientation and competencies. They will also support department leadership and manage special projects to achieve organizational goals.