Overview
Novant Health is hiring for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for the day shift for our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Schedule: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per 2 weeks, 10 Hour Day shift (7am-5pm)
- Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website.
Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist at Novant Health?
- Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State for 2022.
- One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review.
- Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.
- One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.
- One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine.
- Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
- Quality and safety recognition from CMS.
About the Cardiac Cath Lab department:
We’re seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join our Cardiac Cath Lab team to support and treat patients with cardiac conditions. Working in collaboration with Cardiologists and other nurses, this individual is an essential part of our team – ensuring the safety and comfort of patients undergoing complex cardiovascular interventions, preparing patients for procedures, administering medications and monitoring their statuses.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- If RN, one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience.
- If EMT-P, two (2) years of acute care hospital experience.
- If RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT or VI one (1) year of experience.
- Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN)-North Carolina Board of Nursing License; OR
- 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.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.
- Pass yearly Cardiac Dysrhythmias Test.
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
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.
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 teamwork, 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".
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assures care is provided to meet patient needs within clinical practice standards pre, intra and post Cardiac and Vascular procedures. Identifies patient learning needs and provides education to patient and/or family. Monitors EKG rhythms, hemodynamic waveforms and reports status changes to physician. Documents care delivery and any change in patient status pre, intra and post Cardiac and Vascular procedures. Collaborates with physicians and other disciplines to resolve identified patient needs. Functions in emergency situations. Clinically proficient to provide support/be a resource to all members of the care team in all areas of Radiology. Scrubs and assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures. Sets-up sterile tables, prep patient, and maintain sterile technique throughout the procedure. Is an advocate for the patient. Ensures patient safety and comfort pre, intra and post Cardiac and Vascular procedures.
- Communication: Uses excellent customer relations skills. Uses effective and appropriate conflict resolution skills. Effectively communicates to all team members including physicians as needed. Collaborates with Manager or Educator to identify unit issues and educational needs.
- Leadership-Accountability: Facilitates teamwork on the unit and with other departments. Demonstrates willingness to be flexible as needed to meet the changing dynamics of the Cardiac and Vascular lab. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Thinks critically through issues and problems on the team with the use of problem-solving skills. Assists in the development of Cardiac and Vascular Lab staff and provides support as needed. Functions as a preceptor.
- Radiation Safety: Practice radiation safety and protect patient, staff, and self. Must be able to wear lead aprons the majority of the day.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS): Performs and reviews baseline patient assessment. Evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers and medication during Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) procedures. Provide patient care pre, intra and post procedure. Administers medication drug under the direction of a qualified physician. Only RNs and RCIS certified team members may administer medications.
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