Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Hybrid OR (Commitment Bonus!)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 2, 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: -
Relocation Assistance Available
-Job Code: -4013
FLSA: -N
Job Level: -F1
Supervisory Responsibility: -No
Work schedule: -Monday - Friday, Four 10 hour shifts per week,
(6am-4:30pm), with call covering nights, weekends and holidays.
Commitment Bonus: $10,000Relocation Assistance AvailableGeneral
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.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 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 -No experience
required -Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification -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 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 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 JCAHO
and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity
Testing required -Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level -.
-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 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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