Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Job Code: NU3065

Work Schedule: 40 hrs; 7AM - 3PM

$7,500 Sign On Bonus!

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Patient Care: Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.  

Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.  Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.  

Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes. 

Monitors quality of core processes in department.  Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients.  

Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.  

Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.  Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.   Participates in regular staff meetings.   Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers. 

Medical Knowledge: Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.  

Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.  Reviews patient records.   Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.  Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.  Establishes presumptive diagnosis.  Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.  Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.   Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required - RN graduate of an accredited nursing program with current RN licensure in applicable state -OR- graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Program resulting in RCIS or RCES certification -OR- graduate of an accredited Radiological Technologist (RTR) Program and currently registered by ARRT (required). If ARRT certified, the applicant may also be certified in Cardiac Intervention (CI) or Vascular Intervention (VI) in lieu of RCIS or RCES -OR- a graduate of an accredited RCIS program resulting in RCIS certification (required) -OR- other professionals (IE.: Respiratory Therapist (RRT), EMT Paramedic (EMT-P, Cardiovascular Tech) that possess an RCIS/RCES certification or eligible to sit for the exam in two (2) years of hire.

Experience: Critical Care/Telemetry/Hemo/Dialysis background, Cath/EP Lab or Special Procedure experience preferred. RT and CVT who do not already possess one of the above-mentioned certifications will have 2 years from date of hire to obtain. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: CVN or CCRN for nursing preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Pass Cardiac Dysrhythmias Test.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes