Cardiovascular Specialist, RT

Wakemed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakemed seeks a Cardiovascular Specialist to assist physicians during invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, and vascular procedures. You will care for patients before and after procedures, help coordinate holding areas, and support the Invasive Cardiology department as assigned by supervision.

The role requires completing licensure steps and holding patient care standards in a fast-paced clinical setting, contributing to Wake County's leading health system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• Graduate Cardiovascular Sonography or Paramedic credentials acceptable.
• Registered/licensed technologist or paramedic credentials per NC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in invasive cardiac, electrophysiology and vascular procedures.
• Care for patients before and after procedures in holding area.
• Schedule procedures and coordinate patient care with physicians and staff.

Education

Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology

Graduate Cardiovascular Sonography

Graduate Paramedic

Job description

Overview

The Cardiovascular Specialist assists physicians in performing a variety of invasive cardiac, electrophysiology and vascular procedures. The Cardiovascular Specialist also cares for patients before and after procedures in the holding area, schedules procedures, coordinates patient care with physicians and staff, and performs duties for the Invasive Cardiology department as assigned by the manager, supervisor, or board coordinator.

Overview

The Cardiovascular Specialist assists physicians in performing a variety of invasive cardiac, electrophysiology and vascular procedures. The Cardiovascular Specialist also cares for patients before and after procedures in the holding area, schedules procedures, coordinates patient care with physicians and staff, and performs duties for the Invasive Cardiology department as assigned by the manager, supervisor, or board coordinator.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Technologist for Radiography Required - Or Paramedic Required - Or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Required - Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology Required - Or Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required - Or Associate's Degree Allied Health Required - Or Graduate Cardiovascular Sonography Required - Or Graduate Paramedic Required - Or

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Radiology Preferred 1 Year Clinical - Cardiac Sonography Preferred 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred 1 Year Clinical - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Preferred 1 Year Clinical - Cardiovascular Preferred