Overview:
At Novant Health, we move with purpose, precision, and compassion delivering life-saving care while supporting the people who make it possible.
We're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting while feeling valued, respected, and empowered every step of the way.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Patient Care
* Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures (pre-, intra-, and post-procedure) in accordance with clinical standards.
* Perform baseline assessments and continuously monitor EKG rhythms, hemodynamic waveforms, and patient response to procedures and medications.
* Recognize and report changes in patient condition; respond effectively in emergency situations.
* Administer medications under the direction of a qualified physician (RN or RCIS-certified team members only).
* Prepare and maintain sterile fields; scrub and assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
* Ensure patient safety, comfort, and advocacy throughout all phases of care.
* Provide patient and family education related to procedures and recovery.
* Accurately document patient care and clinical outcomes.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Collaboration & Communication
* Communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
* Demonstrate strong customer service and conflict resolution skills.
* Partner with leadership to identify workflow improvements and educational needs.
* Serve as a clinical resource to team members across the Cath Lab and Radiology areas.
Radiation & Procedural Safety
* Adhere to radiation safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.
* Ability to wear lead protective equipment for extended periods.
Qualifications:
* Education
Graduate of an accredited program in one of the following disciplines:
* Registered Nurse (RN) - (Preferred)
* Registered Radiologic Technologist (RTR)
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
* Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
* Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
* Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P)
* Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
* Vascular Intervention (VI)
Experience
* RN: Minimum one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath Lab/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience required.
* EMT-P: Minimum two (2) years of acute care hospital experience required.
* RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT, or VI: One (1) year of related experience preferred.
Licensure & Certification
Must hold current, applicable licensure and/or registry based on discipline:
* RN: Active North Carolina Board of Nursing license
* RTR: ARRT Radiology credential
* RRT: Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) and credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* EMT-P: Current credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an accredited program
* RCIS, RCES, CVT, VI: Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program
Certification Requirement:Non-RN Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (unless already RTR with CI or VI certification) must obtain RCIS or RCES certification within 24 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Additional Requirements
* Successful completion of generic and department-specific competency validation
* Annual Cardiac Dysrhythmia testing required
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