Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in North Carolina is seeking a Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist to operate in the Cath Lab, prepare medications, calibrate imaging equipment, and assist physicians during invasive procedures. The position requires ARRT or RN licensure, a Cardiovascular Interventional program or 2+ years of experience, and current ACLS/BCLS.

You will maintain equipment, ensure patient safety, and support around-the-clock lab readiness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports. Creating, maintaining and documenting, via electronic information systems, accurate records, files and logs for departmental records. Entering correct patient data, assigning appropriate charges for exams and recording/collecting data for Quality Assurance monitors. Percentage of error within acceptable standards. Ensuring complete, accurate and timely written communication of patient information. Completing documentation on appropriate forms, i.e., Cath Lab, nursing notes, Patient/Family Education Documentation Form, narcotic sheet, Code Blue sheet, etc. Completing consistently all parts of documentation system per hospital/unit policies. Understanding of HeartLab archiving equipment

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Professional communication

Instruction comprehension

Patient education

Analytical skills

Education

Nursing or Allied Health degree

Cardiovascular Interventional program or 2+ years as Cardiovascular Specialist

Tools

HeartLab archiving system

Radiographic/fluoroscopic cardiac catheterization equipment

Job description

Atrium Health in North Carolina is seeking a Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist to operate in the Cath Lab, prepare medications, calibrate imaging equipment, and assist physicians during invasive procedures. The position requires ARRT or RN licensure, a Cardiovascular Interventional program or 2+ years of experience, and current ACLS/BCLS.

You will maintain equipment, ensure patient safety, and support around-the-clock lab readiness.