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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2

Job Title
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2
Job ID
1020117
Location
Alexandria, VA, 22304 
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Description
  • Description- ***Inova Alexandria Hospital has a Full Time Cardio Invasive Specialist II available in the Cath Lab***

    Clinical Practice and Case Management: Provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and caring way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skill and experiences to meet the needs of the patient.

    Technical Expertise: Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cath lab with the preparation of the sterile field, selection and preparation of instruments and supplies, manipulation of cardiac catheters, guidewires etc. and injection of contrast media and other medication as directed by the physician.

    Teamwork: Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.

    Quality/best practice: Uses standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

    Professional Development: Ensures improvement in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self development in life long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skillls demonstrated in decision making and problem solving.
Required Skills

- Requirements- 1 to 3 years of experience in an interventional Cardiac Cath Lab or Electroophysiology Lab performing Cardio Invasive Specialist duties.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and /or Graduate of an accredited, school of Cardiovascular Technology or radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience.

Cardiovascular Tech with EP experience highly preferred.

Registered in one of the following: RCIS, RCES , RTR VI, RTR CV, RTR CI; unless a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

If don’t possess one of the above registries, must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.

BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS preferred.

Must be available for call on weekends, holidays and shift.

Verbal and written communication skills and computer skills required.

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