Job Description
Performs various clerical duties. Has full access to patient health information. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.
The Cardiovascular Specialist assists the physician with invasive cardiology procedures and performs duties for which the employee is qualified by way of education and training.
Shift: M-F, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
One year of experience in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology – special procedures, or other relevant allied health field preferred.
Certification, registered or registry eligible in a relevant allied health field, such as cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology – special procedures, Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CIT or CIT eligible), or paramedic required. If registry eligible must obtain within a year of hire date.
One year of experience working in a cardiovascular lab preferred.
RCIS preferred or willing to obtain within a year of hire date.
BCLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
ACLS preferred or willing to obtain.
Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test for the position to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift patients with assistance or assistive devices. Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to wear lead apron.
Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation. Must be able to perform CPR.
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff.
Awards
American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award
American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes Center Recognition Award
The Joint Commission
- Primary Stroke Center designation
American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
- Certified Community Cancer Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction)
- Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care
PNC
- Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care
Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years )
- Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award
Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years)
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
- Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina
Healogics
- Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards
