The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist utilizes professional cardiovascular theory and technology to provide direct patient care during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for adult patients within the cardiovascular service. This includes assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and arrhythmias in specialized lab settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from an associate or baccalaureate program in a relevant health science or an unrelated field plus a cardiovascular technology certificate program. Required certifications include Basic Life Support, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six months of employment.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateElectronic Health RecordInfection ControlRadiation SafetyDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresRadiographic Equipment OperationVascular ProceduresHemodynamic MonitoringEKG Lead PlacementCardiovascular TheoryAngioplastyStent PlacementCardiac AblationsTilt Table ExamsMechanical Support Device PlacementEP Devices
Job description
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
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Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
General description of the job class
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) will utilize professional cardiovascular theory, technology and processes to implement direct patient care on adult patients that require diagnostic or therapeutic procedures within the cardiovascular service. Demonstrates role-specific competence and assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the CathLab, EP Lab, and Hybrid OR specializing in the care of patients undergoing angioplasty, stent placement, vascular procedures, mechanical support deviceplacement(IABP, non-durable ventricular assist device, etc.), EP devices, cardiac ablations, and tilt table exams.
Duties and Responsibilities
Of this level
Assist the physician during invasive and noninvasive procedures to treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. Maintain high standards to achieve quality patient care. Communicate continuously with the physician about the patient's condition.
Benefits
Relocation Assistance
May perform any of the following: diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Interventional procedures which may include any of the following: PTCA, stent prep and placement, IABP placement and operation. EP proceduresmay include any of the following; EP studies, implantation of pacemaker, ICD, cardiacablations, and tilt table exams.
Procedural requirements: Room preparation and breakdown including but not limited to, radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup, stocking rooms and room cleanup. Prepare sterile field appropriately for specified procedure type.
Evaluate the status of the patient during the procedure; provide age and gender specific care, prep access site according to lab standard practice, and perform EKGlead placement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoring.
Acquire and accurately document pertinent patient data in the electronic health record and enter into hemodynamic and X-ray systems.
Operate all physiologic and radiographic equipment safety and correctly. Assess procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure all appropriate needs of the Cath Lab/EP Labteam are met. Observe occupational and radiation safety regulations (wearing dosimeter badges, lead aprons, goggles).
Educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during and after the procedure including post-procedural limitations and restrictions.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Required qualifications at this level
Education
A graduate of an associate or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology or respiratory therapy); or
A graduate of an associate or baccalaureate academic program in an unrelated field along with graduation from a certificate program in cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiology technology or respiratory.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months of employment (Adult Cath, Adult EP, & Hybrid OR only).
Duke employees in the CVIS job classification as of January 1, 2016 who were not eligible for certification will be exempt from the certification requirements of the CVIS I. See ladder document for additional information.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to use fine motor skillsAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow- upAbility to use computer and learn new software programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, leaders, and othersAbility to withstand prolong standing and walking
Ability to remain focused and organized
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing required
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