Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

What We Offer:

Join a Team with Heart

Novant Health is seeking an Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for a procedural role to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and provide care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology with advanced skills in monitoring, managing, and caring for patients with severe cardiac conditions—ensuring high-quality care and patient safety.

As a critical member of our team, you will provide expert assessments, interventions, and support to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service—in every dimension, every time.

What makes our Cath Lab stand out:
• State-of-the-art technology and innovative cardiovascular care
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with cardiologists, nurses, and anesthesia providers
• Opportunities for professional growth, education, and specialty certifications
• Strong leadership support and a culture that values teamwork and critical thinking
• A fast-paced environment where you’ll make a direct impact on patient outcomes

If you’re ready to advance your career in cardiovascular care while working with a team that thrives on precision, compassion, and collaboration—this is the place to be.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Graduate from one of the following Accredited Education Programs required: • Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Radiology Technology (RTR) • Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) • Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) • Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) • Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) • Vascular Intervention (VI), required.
• Experience: If RN, one (1) year of Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cath/EP Lab, or Special Procedures experience, required.
  • If EMT-P, two (2) years of acute care hospital experience, required.
  • If RTR, RRT, RCIS, RCES, CVT or VI one (1) year of experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)-North Carolina Board of Nursing License Registered Radiology Technologist (RTR) -ARRT Radiology OR Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) credentialing/accreditation and/or Paramedic associate degree from an appropriately recognized Paramedic program. Or Technologist Registry OR Respiratory Therapist-licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) AND Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as RRT. OR Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist, Cardiovascular Tech, and Vascular Intervention-graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Program. If the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) is not an RN or an RTR with CI or VI certification, they must obtain either the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) credential within 24 months of hire, or as soon as the minimum case volume required to sit for the exam is completed, whichever occurs first, for continued employment, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.
  • Pass yearly Cardiac Dysrhythmias Test.

What You'll Do:

• Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Operate and troubleshoot hemodynamic monitoring, imaging, and procedural equipment
• Monitor patient status before, during, and after procedures, ensuring safe recovery
• Administer and manage medications, drips, and sedation under physician direction
• Provide rapid, skilled interventions in emergent cardiac events
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and ongoing care needs