• Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

    Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC)


    Job Summary

    Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Electrophysiology Lab

     

    Department: Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM (No weekends, no holidays, no on-call)

     

    Procedural Volume: Approximately 12–13 cases daily

     

    Patient Interaction: Direct involvement in patient care

     

    Why Join the EP Lab Team at Forsyth Medical Center?

     

    The Electrophysiology (EP) Lab is integral to Novant Health's comprehensive cardiac care program, specializing in diagnosing and treating complex arrhythmias and other heart disorders. Novant Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or CVT) to provide care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures. Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist will collaborate with physicians and other team members to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

    Responsibilities

    Provides care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures. Collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures.

    Qualifications

    + Education: Graduate from one of the following Accredited Education Programs required: • Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Radiology Technology (RTR) • Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) • Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) • Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) • Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) • Vascular Intervention (VI)

    + Experience:

    + If RN, one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience, required.

    + If EMT-P, two (2) years of acute care hospital experience, required.

    + If RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT or VI one (1) year of experience, preferred.

    + Licensure/Certification:

    + Registered Nurse (RN)-North Carolina Board of Nursing License Registered Radiology Technologist (RTR) -ARRT Radiology. Or Technologist Registry OR Respiratory Therapist-licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) AND Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as RRT. OR Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist, Cardiovascular Tech, and Vascular Intervention-graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program. If the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) is not a RN, RTR with CI or VI certification, he/she must obtain their Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 24 months of hire for continued employment.

    + Additional Skills (required):

    + Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.

    + Pass yearly Cardiac Dysrhythmias Test.

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    108023