Cardiovascular Specialist

Cardiovascular Specialist

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Cardiovascular Specialist today with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center of optimizing quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Assists the Physician in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. When the need arises, will perform other duties as assigned.

Works independently within our cardiovascular team philosophy.

Communicates knowledgeably, timely, and professionally with patients (and patient families), co-workers, healthcare colleagues, and physicians.

Able to work in and display critical thinking abilities in stressful situations.

Available to fulfill the department requirements of being on-call for after hours emergency procedures and be within the required thirty minute response time.

Is physically able to meet the job requirements:

• Perform effective CPR.
• Physically move procedural equipment.
• Patient transport in a cart / bed.
• Assist in bed to bed patient transport.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time during a procedure wearing a leaded apron.
• Able to see and manipulate interventional equipment in dimly lit procedural suite.
• Has patient assessment knowledge and ability.
• Is self motivated to learn what is necessary to fulfill the requirements of various positions in the cardiovascular lab.
• Has knowledge of the principles of scrubbing, imaging and hemodynamic monitoring techniques in all invasive procedures.
• Operates specialized equipment and monitors patient to provide physiologic and hemodynamic data; views EKG and intracardiac pressures; adjusts imaging equipment as needed, analyzes and calculates hemodynamic data.
• Efficiently and appropriately assists physician during procedure providing proper equipment, maintaining sterile field and anticipating needs.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• BLS & ACLS certification required & PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Registration as ARRT, or certification as RCIS or RCIS eligible.

Experience:

• Two years experience in interventional radiology procedures or must have 2 years CV Lab experience or graduated from a nationally accredited Interventional Cardiovascular Program and is eligible for the RCIS credentialing.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.