What We Offer Novant Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Registered Nurse/RN) to provide care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures. The 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. 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.
Location:
Winston-Salem, NC Department:
Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP)
Lab Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM (No weekends, no holidays)
Procedural Volume:
Approximately 12-13 cases daily
Patient Interaction:
Direct involvement in patient care What You'll Do 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.
What We're Looking For 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) required.
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 Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an appropriately recognized Paramedic program. 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. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening
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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) required.
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 Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an appropriately recognized Paramedic program. 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.
