Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Pediatric Cath Lab

Summary

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) will utilize professional cardiovascular theory, technology and processes to implement direct patient care on pediatric and adult congenital patients that require diagnostic or therapeutic procedures within the cardiovascular service. Demonstrates role-specific competence and assists physicians in diagnosing and treating all pediatric and adult congenital cardiac disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Hybrid OR specializing in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, and implantation of EP devices.

This position is eligible for $10,000 sign on bonus (must be new to Duke). Relocation Assistance also available.

Days 4-10's, with on-call requirement. The lab is closed on Duke recognized holidays.

• Assist the physician during invasive and noninvasive procedures to treat congenital cardiac disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
• Maintain high standards to achieve quality patient care.
• Communicate continuously with the physician about the patient's condition.
• Perform diagnostic catheterization procedures on all pediatric patients and adult patients with known and suspected congenital cardiac disease.
• Perform interventional procedures, including intracardiac preparation and placement of stents, balloon angioplasty, septal device closure, ductal device closure, and transvenous pulmonary valve placement.
• Perform EP procedures, including EP studies, implantation of pacemaker, ICD, and cardiac ablations.
• Prepare and debrief the procedure room: room preparation, breakdown including radiographic, hemodynamic, and computer setup; stocking rooms and cleanup.
• Set up sterile field, EKG leads, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry 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 safely and correctly; assess procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness; obtain supplies for individual cases.
• Observe occupational and radiation safety regulations (wearing dosimeter badges, lead aprons, goggles).
• Educate the patient on procedure expectations before, during, and after the procedure including post‑procedural limitations and restrictions.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

• Ability to use fine motor skills.
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow‑up.
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, leaders, and others.
• Ability to withstand periods of prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to remain focused and organized.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.

Education: 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) or a 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, Licensures,

Certifications:

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…