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Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Cardiovascular Specialist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Master concepts of hemodynamics and have intermediate knowledge of X-ray equipment and troubleshooting.
  • Be able to assist with a circulating role as needed, troubleshoot imaging equipment in collaboration with biomedical engineers, participate in procedural charging, and maintain supply management.
  • Be able to act quickly during emergencies, discuss a plan of action with physicians, and assist with high-risk procedures.
  • Understand and operate the X-ray system, including panning the table and recognizing different angles.
  • Manage access sites, including sheath removal, hematoma assessment, and hematoma management.
  • Understand radiation safety and coronary anatomy, and recognize different types of lesions.
  • Have basic knowledge of supply features and applications to procedures, and knowledge of sterile technique.
  • Communicate effectively with the team, patients, families, and medical staff.
  • In the Cath Lab, assist with complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), including chronic total occlusions (CTO), multiple wire exchanges, long wires, and over-the-wire (OTW) balloons; use specialty devices such as Rotablator, CSI, laser, and Shockwave; and potentially participate in structural heart cases.
  • Troubleshoot emergency equipment, including balloon pumps and ventricular assist devices.
  • Assist in scrub roles for right and left heart catheterization, PCIs, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) procedures.
  • In the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, assist in advanced procedures, including lead extractions at some sites, complex ablations, and stimulations independently.
  • Assist in scrub roles for cardiac ablations and device implants, including ECDs, generator changes, and loop recorders.
  • Meet one of the minimum qualification pathways: licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), National Registered Paramedic (NRP), graduate of an accredited radiologic technology school, graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology school, or completion of an academic program in health sciences.
  • Obtain registration as an ARRT with a post-primary category in cardiac interventional radiography, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 12 months of hire or promotion as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

  • Precept new staff and students.
  • Cross-train as needed to support departmental needs.
  • Monitor cases.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred: Registration as an ARRT with CI credential, RCIS, or RCES.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Founded
2015

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