Cardiovascular Specialist

Emory Healthcare Job Opportunity

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Job Description

Liaison with vendors regarding features of supply and devices. Actively participates in department quality improvement. Serves as superuser for equipment and devices. Precepts staff for clinical advancement and assists with competency validation. Liaison for interdepartmental and intradepartmental improvements. Takes charge of any special projects/departmental improvements. Assists with Staff orientation, and staff competencies. Liaison for research and pilot trials. Assist with quality and safety issues such as device recalls, tissue registry, SAFE event reviews, etc. Supports department leadership to achieve organizational goals and growth. Precepts new staff and students. Masters concepts of hemodynamics. Should have intermediate knowledge of x-ray equipment and troubleshooting. Able to assist with circulating role as needed. Troubleshoots imaging equipment collaborating with biomedical engineers for service. Participate in procedural charging. Maintains supply management. Able to act quickly under emergency situations. Able to discuss with physician plan of action and assist with any high-risk procedures. Cross-trains as needed to support departmental needs. Monitors cases. Understands and works with x-ray system, including panning table and recognizing different angles. Manages access site including proper removal of sheath, assessment of hematoma and knowledge of hematoma management. Understands concepts of radiation safety. Knowledgeable in coronary anatomy and recognizing different types of lesions. Basic knowledge of supply features and applications to procedure. Knowledge and adherence to sterile technique. Able to communicate effectively with team, patients, families and medical staff.

Cath Lab: Assists in procedures such as complex PCI including CTO, Able to assist with complex procedures; including multiple wire exchanges and able to use long wires and OTW balloons. Should be able to use specialty devices such as rotablater, CSI, laser and shockwave. May participate in structural heart cases. Able to troubleshoot emergency equipment (balloon pump and ventricular assist device). Assists in scrub role for procedures such as right & left heart catherization, PCIs and STEMIs. EP Lab: Assists in advanced EP procedures (such as lead extractions at some sites, complex ablations and stims independently). Assist in scrub role for procedures such as cardiac ablations and device implants, ECDs, generator changes, loop recorders. Clinical Expert: Serves as clinical expert in advanced interventional techniques. Expert in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment (hemodynamic system, imaging systems, advanced modalities). Coordinates PM schedule. Collaborates with Biomed to ensure optimal up time. Collaborates with department educator to support ongoing education for staff Supervisor: Serves as front-line leader to support staff. Provides leadership for day to day unit operations. Assists with annual and midyear evaluation process. Demonstrates strong interpersonal leadership skills and helps promote teamwork. Able to anticipate possible problems or complications and responds quickly. Collaborates with billing/coding team for proper charging of procedures and supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered as ARRT with CI credential or RCIS or RCES.

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