Internal Travel Angio Specialist, Cath Lab - New Bern, United States - CarolinaEast Health System

Description

Job Description

About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 3,000 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

The Cardiac Cath/EP Lab is a 3 lab unit that includes a pre and post op area. The mission for the Cardiac Cath/EP lab is commitment to the highest quality care given to the community we serve. With a team of dedicated professionals, we strive to provide patients with state of the art invasive and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

Job Summary: The Angiography Specialist, under the supervision of the Cath Lab Manager, Associate Manager and direction of the Cardiologist coordinates the technical and patient care component of cardiac and peripheral angiograms, interventions and other invasive procedures. He/she monitors patients during procedure and records hemodynamics; they also assist the physician in performance of all angiographic, interventional, implants and other cardiac procedures. He/she is responsible for all aspects of patient care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures. The Angiography Specialist must maintain a positive approach to working in a fast paced environment. Must take emergency call with a 30 minute response time.

Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an approved school with an Associate Degree in Radiology Science, Cardiovascular Technology, Professional Nursing, or Emergency Medical Science with Paramedic Certification. Registered by ARRT, RN, RECS or RCIS and two years' Cath Lab/EP experience preferred. For Paramedics with Associate in Applied Science in ENS with Paramedic Certification, must be registered with RCIS/RCES within 18 months of employment required. As a condition of continued employment staff members must maintain current status at all times and not allows his/her certification/licensure/ registry to expire or he or she will no longer be compliant with the requirement of the job description. Once a staff member's credentialed status has been negated/lost/revoked they will be terminated from their position in accordance with this job description and Human Resources policy 3.11. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on this unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements to his/her age; specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Maintain BLS certification. ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current.

*THIS POSITION IS FOR A 13-WEEK CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT*

• Salary will be $60.00 per hour plus applicable shift differential
• Contract employees will be assigned to specific divisions. To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in that specialty area.
• 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period
• 10-hour shifts or unit designated work hours
• Scheduled based on the needs of the unit
• This position is temporary and not eligible for benefits
• Hired for a 13-week contract not to exceed 26 weeks