Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

What We Offer:

Join the Cardiac Cath Lab team at Kernersville Medical Center as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, where you'll support patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures in a highly collaborative procedural environment. Work alongside physicians, nurses and other cardiovascular professionals to provide safe, high-quality care throughout each patient's procedure.

Why Team Members Choose This Role

• Gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of cardiac and vascular procedures
• Work alongside experienced physicians, nurses and cardiovascular team members
• Build specialized skills in an advanced procedural care environment
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and exceptional patient care
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule

Facility: Kernersville Medical Center | Location: Kernersville, NC | Position Type: PRN | Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM–3:15 PM, Day Shift

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Graduate from one of the following Accredited Education Programs required: • Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Radiology Technology (RTR) • Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) • Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) • Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) • Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) • Vascular Intervention (VI).
• Experience: 
  • If RN, one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience, required.
  • If EMT-P, two (2) years of acute care hospital experience, required.
  • If RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT or VI one (1) year of experience, required.
• Licensure/Certification: 

  Registered Nurse (RN)-North Carolina Board of Nursing License Registered Radiology Technologist (RTR) -ARRT Radiology OR Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an appropriately recognized Paramedic program. Or Technologist Registry OR Respiratory Therapist-licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) AND Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as RRT. OR Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist, Cardiovascular Tech, and Vascular Intervention-graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program. If the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) is not a RN, RTR with CI or VI certification, he/she must obtain their Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 24 months of hire for continued employment, required.

• Additional Skills (required):
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.
  • Pass yearly Cardiac Dysrhythmias Test.

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct patient care and procedural support for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures
• Assist physicians and other team members throughout invasive cardiovascular procedures
• Collaborate with the care team to assess, implement and evaluate individualized patient care
• Prepare patients, equipment and procedural areas for cardiac and vascular procedures
• Monitor patients and promptly communicate changes in condition to the appropriate care team members
• Follow established policies, procedures and safety standards throughout all aspects of patient care
• Support a safe, efficient and patient-centered procedural environment