Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 (Cath Lab)

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: Inova matches the first 5%

Job summary

Inova Alexandria is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 to join our cath lab team. This role is PRN and focuses on assisting physicians, applying sterile technique, and maintaining patient safety during interventional procedures.

Candidates must be a Virginia RN with BLS and ACLS; RCIS/RTR registry eligibility or equivalent certification is preferred. Inova offers retirement matching and strong professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse if registries are not held.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required at start; RCIS/RTR variants encouraged.
• Minimum one year of interventional Cath Lab or related clinical experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or cardiovascular/radiology technology program.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in examinations using standard protocols and sterile techniques.
• Recognizes and resolves clinical or emergent problems affecting exams; communicates with physicians.
• Demonstrates IV contrast injection technique and maintains required supplies.
• Identifies patients and orders accurately; maintains credential status and attends QA conferences.
• Ensures patient safety and aseptic cleaning of equipment per department policies.

Skills

Interventional Cath Lab experience

Nursing experience in critical care

BLS

ACLS

RCIS/RTR registry readiness

Education

Nursing degree

Cardiovascular Technology degree

Radiology Technology education

Job description

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 (Cath Lab)

Inova Alexandria is looking for a dedicated Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 to join the team. This role will be PRN

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile techniques as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcome, as evidence by exam results and patient satisfaction. Communicates effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physicians to ensure appropriate use.
• Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures.
• Correctly identifies patients and appropriate orders, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mismatched studies. Maintains active credential status by complying with continual education requirements. Attends at least 50 percent of QA conferences.
• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as demonstrated by risk management. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions, as evidenced by documentation in the tracking system. Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment following established department policies to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

Additional Requirements:

• Licensure -If doesn't possess one of the above registries, must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification - BLS and ACLS from AHA upon start; -Registered in one of the following: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Radiologic Technologist Vascular Interventional Radiology (RTR VI), Radiologic Technologist Cardiovascular (RTR CV) or Radiologic Technologist Cardiovascular Interventional (RTR CI) required. Unless at least 5 years of Interventional Radiology Tech experience with active RTR registry, OR a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience -One year of experience in interventional Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab or Interventional Radiology Lab performing Cardio Invasive Specialist duties or equivalent years of experience as a nurse working in a critical care hospital unit.
• Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing -OR graduate of an accredited School of Cardiovascular Technology -OR Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.