Internal Travel Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

3d

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist coordinates the technical and patient-care components of cardiac and peripheral angiograms, interventions, and other invasive procedures under the supervision of the Cath Lab Manager and Associate Manager and the direction of the Cardiologist. The specialist monitors patients during procedures, records hemodynamics, and assists physicians with angiographic, interventional, implant, and other cardiac procedures. The role is responsible for patient care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures and requires a positive approach to a fast-paced environment.

This is a 13-week contract assignment, with a maximum duration of 26 weeks. The position is temporary and not eligible for benefits. Work is 36–40 hours per week (72–80 hours per pay period), on 12-hour shifts or unit-designated hours, scheduled according to unit needs. Rotating weekends and emergency call are required; emergency call requires a 30-minute response time. Pay is $72.00 per hour plus applicable shift differential.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school with an Associate Degree in Radiology Science, Cardiovascular Technology, Professional Nursing, or Emergency Medical Science with Paramedic Certification.
• Registration by ARRT, RN, RECS, or RCIS.
• For paramedics with an Associate in Applied Science in ENS and Paramedic Certification, registration with RCIS/RCES within 18 months of employment is required.
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Obtain ACLS within 90 days of employment and maintain current certification.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient information to identify care requirements.
• For contract employees, have a minimum of two years of experience in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Cath Lab/EP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical and patient-care components of cardiac and peripheral angiograms, interventions, and other invasive procedures.
• Monitor patients during procedures and record hemodynamics.
• Assist physicians with angiographic, interventional, implant, and other cardiac procedures.
• Provide patient care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• Deliver customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
• Take emergency call with a 30-minute response time.
• Work rotating weekends and according to unit scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree