Cardiovascular Specialist - Rex Invasive Heart & Vascular
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Specialist consults with, monitors, and performs tests on patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UNC REX Healthcare. The role supports diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures, including emergency and complex procedures, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on patient care and outcomes. The specialist documents patient histories and physical assessments, explains procedures and treatments, prepares and positions patients, and operates diagnostic imaging and physiologic monitoring equipment. The role also includes observing patients, recording significant conditions and reactions, communicating with physicians, assisting physicians during procedures, providing technical assistance, complying with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies, and maintaining professional growth and accountability. This is a full-time, onsite position with a 36-hour standard workweek and a day schedule. A $15,000 commitment incentive is paid over a three-year work commitment.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or graduation from a cardiovascular-related program.
- RCIS, RRT, RDCS, or ARRT certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- At least one year of experience in invasive procedures or two years of relevant healthcare experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and handle abstract and concrete variables.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in a healthcare-related field combined with three years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the certification/requirements.
- Teammates who received RCIS certification before January 1, 2017 may qualify with five years of experience in lieu of an associate's degree.
Responsibilities
- Document history and physical assessments for patients undergoing procedures within the cath lab.
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding and allay apprehension.
- Prepare patients for procedures by positioning them and using appropriate equipment.
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiograms).
- Operate multichannel physiologic monitors to measure and record cardiovascular and pulmonary functions during cardiac catheterization.
- Observe patients and record significant conditions and reactions; communicate with physicians regarding patient condition, reactions to drugs and treatments, and other significant incidents.
- Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Provide technical assistance as needed.
- Comply with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Accept responsibility for personal growth, development, and professional accountability.
Benefits
- $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three-year work commitment.
- Opportunities to participate in advanced cardiac and vascular procedures.
- Access to leading-edge technology and continuous professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
