Cardiovascular Specialist I- Cardiac Cath Lab

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role involves providing direct patient care, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring the readiness of emergency supplies and equipment. The Cardiovascular Specialist will adhere to hospital and departmental policies, maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include preparing medications, performing quality control on radiographic equipment, maintaining accurate records, and participating in emergency call rotations.

Requirements

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
CPR certification
Able to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing patient care, procedures or problems
Able to comprehend instructions
Able to obtain/communicate information to patients of varying age group and at their level of comprehension.
Analytical skills necessary for problem assessment and solution with schedules and equipment.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification within 90 days

Responsibilities

Adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment.
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Contributes to the overall quality of services.
Keeps informed about changes in policies and procedures.
Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies, recognizes, and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
Applies knowledge of illness, injury and disease assessment process and recognizes those symptoms needing immediate intervention.
Initiates call/codes or contacts appropriate resources needed to provide or obtain emergency services.
Provides emergency assistance as required.
Remains up-to-date on ACLS/BCLS.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
Safeguards the rights of patients and hospital personnel to privacy.
Provides patient comfort.
Demonstrates safety consciousness through knowledge and adherence to safety standards.
Applies knowledge of safe and effective use of equipment.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment and minimizes risk of injury.
Operates all equipment needed for any aspect of invasive or interventional cardiology, including IABP.
Prepares medications and checks emergency equipment for proper function prior to initiation of catheterization.
Operation and quality control of all radiographic equipment.
Maintains a good working knowledge of all equipment utilized.
Maintains working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic cardiac catheterization equipment.
Works within required regulations for radiation safety and protection.
Consistently utilizes Universal Protocol.
Maintains files and compiles records according to procedure.
Creates, maintains, and documents, via electronic information systems, accurate records, files, and logs.
Enters correct patient data, assigns appropriate charges for exams, and records/collects data for Quality Assurance monitors.
Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
Completes documentation on appropriate forms.
Understands of HeartLab archiving equipment.
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members in an effective, positive, and professional manner.
Promotes a cooperative working environment by utilizing therapeutic communication skills.
Communicates and addresses conflicts with appropriate personnel.
Promotes customer satisfaction by being responsive to patient and family needs.
Ensures that critical patient information and data is communicated effectively across the continuum of care.
Develops and maintains communication with others to effectively plan and coordinate activities.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
Provides coverage for 24-hour emergency call for Cardiac Cath Lab.
Responds in a timely fashion (within 25 minutes) to emergency calls.
Facilitates activities between departments to ensure prompt patient care.
Administers patient care as mandated by licensure, certification or registration.
Monitors patient to ensure physiologic stability throughout the procedure.
Utilizes advanced knowledge to properly administer prescribed medications and treatments under the direct supervision of the physician.
Performs and assists in procedures using skilled techniques.
Evaluates patient prior to procedures, checking for appropriate consent and patient ID.
Positions patient properly and/or comfortably, attaching protective, diagnostic and/or monitoring devices properly.
Assesses the patient's physical needs.
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing intervention.
Carries out physician orders.
Provides instruction, education, and consultation to co-workers, new employees, and trainees.
Participates in Continuing Education lectures and meetings.
Provides educational support for co-workers.
Participates in the instruction and orientation on proper techniques, procedures, and use of equipment.
Attends 80% of in-services.
Maintains competencies (hospital and departmental).
Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned.
Ensures compliance with NCBH policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintains annual competencies – written and observed.
Participates in daily EQC when assigned and covers absences as needed.
Documents appropriately POCT data in SENSIS (Cardiac Cath Lab).
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient procedures are provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of physical, motor/sensory, mental, psychosocial, safety, and developmental factors in the Age-Specific Care Guidelines.
Integrates Age-Specific Care knowledge in assessing patient needs and in planning, prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care.
Communicates information, education, and patient needs sensitive to age and development level of the individual patient/family.
Maintains competence related to age-specific patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program