Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Cardiac Catherization Lab

Overview

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.

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 Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina s Great 100 Nurses
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

External Candidates eligible for a $10,000 Commitment Bonus paid over 2 years in 6 month increments

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 Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Hybrid OR, specializing in the care of patients undergoing angioplasty, stent placement, vascular procedures, mechanical support device placement (IABP, non-durable ventricular assist device, etc.),

EP devices, cardiac ablations, and tilt table exams.

• Meet the duties and responsibilities of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I
• Plan, provide and document care of cardiovascular invasive labs patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures
• Use professional clinical judgment in assisting the provider to plan the care for the patient based on the assessment of the patient s diagnosis, needs and response to care
• Work in an organized and timely fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient and efficacious patient care
• Meet challenges of case volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes
• Ensure quality and accuracy of data and reports variances to provider
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance for a variety of invasive lab equipment; initiate maintenance or service requests for equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and each procedure; manage in-room inventory and supplies; store patient care products according to The Joint Commission regulations
• Document, retrieve and verify data necessary for patient records
• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain required competencies
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Adhere to standards including policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals; assist others in the use of advanced skills and collaborate with the team to individualize the plan of care
• Refer to CVIS clinical ladder policy for specific information related to professional advancement

• 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

• Level II:
  One year of experience as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist plus ladder requirements
• Provisional II Status:
  External hires into the CVIS II must meet the ladder requirements within one year of hire
• Level III:
  Two years of experience as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist plus ladder requirements
• Provisional III Status:
  External hires into the CVIS III must be approved by DUHS Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs Operations Leaders. If approved, ladder requirements must be met within one year of hire

• Level II: RCIS, RCES, ARRT - RTR, ARRT - Radiography (R), ARRT - Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), ARRT - Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), ARRT - Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) or IBHRE certification within 36 months of employment
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months of employment (Adult Cath, Adult EP, &…