Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Commitment Bonus!)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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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 and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: -
**$10,000 commitment bonus for new hires new to Duke Health!**Job
Title: -CARDIOVASCULAR INV SPEC II/III
Job Code: -4014
FLSA: -N
Job Level: -F2
Revised Date: -06/07/2021
Supervisory Responsibility: -NoRelocation Assitance: to qualifying
individuals relocation greater than 50 miles
Commitment Bonus: $10,000 -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 ORspecializing 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.
-Duties and Responsibilities of this Level -Meets the duties and
responsibilities of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist IPlan,
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. Meets challenges of case
volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and
outcomes. Ensure quality and accuracy of dataand reportsvariances
to provider.Equipment Operation: Operate, inspect, troubleshoot and
perform routine maintenance for variety of invasive lab equipment.
Effectively operate all devices utilized in procedures. Initiate
maintenance or service request for equipment that is damaged or
malfunctioning.Daily Room Preparations: Prepare procedure room and
equipment for daily use and each procedure. Ensure enough stock on
hand to accommodate routine daily case volumes. Conduct in-room
inventory and supply management. Is aware of and stores all patient
care products according to TheJoint Commission regulations.Data
Collection: Document, retrieve and verify data necessary for
patient records.Participate in own professional development by
maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and
seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.Support the
development of other staff and formal learners.Participate in
performance improvement activities.Adhere to standards including
but not limited to unit and health system policies and procedures,
regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.Resource for others
in use of advanced skills and collaborates with team to
individualize the plan ofcare.Refer to CVIS clinical ladder policy
for specific information related to professional advancement.
-Required Qualifications at this LevelEducation -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)OrA
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. -Experience -Level II: One year of experience as a
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist plus ladder
requirementsProvisional 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 requirementsProvisional 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.
-Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification -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, &
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 II. See
ladder document for additional information.Level III: 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 requiredBasic Life Support Certification
required.Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required
within 6 months of employment (Adult Cath, Adult EP, & Hybrid OR
only). -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Must demonstrate skill in
applying and modifying the principles, methods, techniques of
professional cardiovascular technology to implement patient
care.Must have skill in identifying problems and aberrations in
patient process including the ability to recommend appropriate
solutions.Should have knowledge of medical and cardiovascular
equipment, technology including awareness of safety hazards, in
order to establish and maintain a safe work environment.Demonstrate
theability to perform, instruct, and troubleshoot technical
skills.Ability to communicate in oral and electronic formats with
team members, patients and providers. Exhibit knowledge of and
leadership in clinical practice, staff development and departmental
support roles. -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 programsAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationshipsAbility communicate effectively with
patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, leaders, and
othersAbility to withstand prolong standing and walkingAbility to
remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and
techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments
to patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and
safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate
accreditation and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment
Physical Capacity Testing required -Distinguishing Characteristics
of this Level -N/A -The intent of this job description is to
provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this
title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of
the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks
other than those specifically presented in this description.Duke
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires
to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values.Essential Physical Job FunctionsCertain jobs at
Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essential job functions that require specific physical and/or
mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests
for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without
regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department. -
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