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Atrium Health

Cardiovascular Specialist, Electrophysiology Lab, Varies

Atrium Health, Ardmore, North Carolina, United States

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Overview The Cardiovascular Specialist will deliver exceptional and streamlined patient care during Electrophysiology Lab procedures by documenting, circulating, and scrubbing. You will work alongside a care team of electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and other specialists to provide state-of-the-art therapies for patients with simple to complex arrhythmias.

Position Highlights

Sign-On Bonus:

$15,000 sign on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.

Department:

Electrophysiology Lab – Specializes in the various electrical disorders of the heart, including heart rhythm disorders. Examples of procedures include: catheter ablations, implantable defibrillators, pacemakers, cardioversion, MAZE procedure, teletrace transmitter, and the Watchman.

Location:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a thriving, nationally renowned academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center that includes 885 beds. The medical center is centrally located in the state of North Carolina, which is known as “The Triad.”

Relocation:

Relocating? You may qualify for relocation assistance. (No external links or references included.)

Education & Experience Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license as a Registered Nurse in NC

and

two years of RN experience preferred

or

Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.) with registry or license as it pertains to field of expertise

and

two years experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab preferred

or

Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Skills & Qualifications

Two years of experience within registry/license scope preferred

CPR certification upon hire; ACLS certification within 90 days

Proficient in procedure room roles (Circulator, Recorder, Scrubbing)

Competencies in: Ablation and device room set-up, simple ablation and device procedures, TEE guided cardioversions and Implantable Loop Recorders

Professional communication skills with diverse age groups

Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and instruction comprehension

Job Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

Emergency Preparedness:

Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are always ready; recognize and respond to potential emergency situations as needed.

Ensure Safe & Therapeutic Environment:

Promote safety practices and standards, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines and report any malfunctions.

Record Keeping:

Complete and maintain accurate departmental records and logs in a timely manner by entering patient data and charges into electronic system, and safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.

Communication:

Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and responsiveness; address conflicts and concerns as needed.

On-Call:

Provides 24-hour emergency call coverage for Cardiac Cath Lab. Rotating on-call responsibilities with other staff members. Responding in a timely fashion (within 25 minutes) to emergency calls. Facilitating activities between departments to ensure prompt patient care.

Patient Care:

Monitor and evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications and treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.

Education & Consultation:

Offer mentorship and support to co-workers and trainees, participate in Continuing Education and in-service opportunities, and perform/maintain assigned point-of-care testing and annual competencies.

Age-Specific Care:

Provide age-appropriate care considering physical, mental, and developmental factors; regularly update knowledge on age-specific guidelines.

Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a national health system that includes multiple organizations and operates in several states. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology and related fields and employs a large network of teammates, hospitals, and care locations.

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