Internal Travel Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Cath Lab Manager and Associate Manager, and at the direction of the Cardiologist, the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist coordinates the technical and patient-care components of cardiac and peripheral angiograms, interventions, and other invasive procedures. 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 in a fast-paced environment. Emergency call is required with a 30-minute response time.

This is a 13-week contract assignment, not to exceed 26 weeks. Contract employees are assigned to specific divisions and must have at least two years of experience in the specialty area. The schedule is 36–40 hours per week (72–80 hours per pay period), with 12-hour shifts or unit-designated work hours. Scheduling is based on unit needs and includes rotating weekends and call. Pay is $72.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differential. The position is temporary and not eligible for benefits.

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 is required within 18 months of employment.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Understand growth and development across the life span and be able to assess and interpret patient-status information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Obtain ACLS within 90 days of employment and maintain current certification.
• At least two years of experience in the specialty area is required for contract employees.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Cath Lab/EP experience 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.
• Take emergency call with a 30-minute response time.
• Deliver customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree