Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Specialist
Location: Charlotte, NC
Shift: Full-Time | 10-hour or 12-hour shifts
- Primary option: Four weekday shifts, Monday Friday, approximately 6:30 AM 5:00 PM
- Alternative: Two weekdays and one weekend day, approximately 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Specialist to support invasive cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures in a fast-paced procedural environment. This position works closely with physicians and the clinical team, providing scrub assistance, patient monitoring, circulating support, and other procedural care.
The ideal candidate will have a background in cardiovascular technology, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or a related allied health specialty, with previous procedural or operating room experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures.
- Perform scrub assistant, monitoring, and circulating responsibilities during procedures.
- Provide evidence-based care focused on patient safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Monitor patients and respond quickly to changes in clinical condition.
- Administer medications under direct physician supervision, as appropriate.
- Calculate, interpret, and analyze clinical and procedural data.
- Accurately document patient status, procedures, interventions, and other required information.
- Communicate relevant clinical information to physicians and members of the healthcare team.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Participate in departmental committees and governance activities as appropriate.
- Follow radiation safety, infection control, and other procedural safety standards.
Qualifications / Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary Technology, Cardiovascular Interventional, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or comparable Allied Health program.
- Alternatively, a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist may be considered where applicable.
- Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist and/or Electrophysiology Specialist experience or training preferred.
- Procedural or Operating Room experience preferred.
- Experience assisting with invasive cardiac, EP, vascular, or similar procedures highly desirable.
- Ability to perform scrub, monitoring, and circulating functions in a procedural environment.
- Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to function effectively during high-pressure situations.
- Ability to quickly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Must be comfortable working around radiation, blood, bodily fluids, and other potential clinical exposures.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while wearing approximately 10 20 pounds of lead radiation protection.
- Ability to lift and support up to 50 pounds when handling patients, equipment, and supplies.
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, communication, and documentation skills.