Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or eligible to complete RCIS/RCES certification within 2 years from date of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RCIS or RCES certification
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Experience REQUIRED:
Previous experience as required by Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Experience PREFERRED:
One (1) year of previous invasive cardiology experience
PALS and ACLS certification
Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduation from programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology or electrophysiology or education, training and/or experience that satisfies the eligibility requirement for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International certification of RCIS or RCES
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Able to perform in the scrub and monitor roles during diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology lab.
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Certified as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology within 6 months of employment in position
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current CT (ASCP)
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED: One (1) year of clinical work experience as a Cytotechnologist
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Cytotechnology Track)
Education/training PREFERRED:
Masters Degree in Cytotechnology or Clinical Lab Science from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required:
Makes diagnostic decisions on cytologic cases and applies the appropriate criteria to correctly interpret thecases.
In cytopreparation, makes correct decisions about the handling of samples for optimal preparations.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory :Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Reading, Logical thinking
Other: Emotional, Steady pace
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Strategic Planning: Engage in comprehensive planning and direction setting for the department. Implement strategies to align with the overarching goals of VCU Health and its academic affiliates.
Operational Management: Direct and oversee daily operations across all regional neurodiagnostic departments to ensure professional and technical excellence. Manage workflows, allocate staff resources effectively, and enhance operational efficiencies.
Clinical Coordination: Provide continuous coordination with clinical and academic services including, but not limited to, long-term video EEG setup & monitoring, electrocorticography, cortical stimulation mapping, and intra-operative monitoring techniques.
Quality and Compliance: Develop and enforce policies and procedures that comply with hospital standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to those developed by the VCU Health's Neuroscience department.
Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of the department, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost management to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Team Leadership and Development: Offer professional support and training to team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes growth and excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and external partners. Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction through regular engagement and feedback mechanisms.
Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all activities comply with relevant local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accrediting bodies.
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years).
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Employment Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Preferred Education:
Master's degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification Required:
Registered EEG Technologist (R. EEG T.), CNIM, or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Additional certification in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring CNIM
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience
5 years or clinical experience with 3 years of leadership experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Cultural Responsiveness
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
7 years or clinical experience with 5 years of leadership experience.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements
Hazards: Use of Latex Gloves
Mental/Sensory / Emotional
Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
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Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current CT (ASCP)
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Cytotechnologist.
Depending on the laboratory assignment, work experience requirement may be specific to a particular specialty areas such as deep FNA, US-FNA and In Situ Hybridization technique, etc.
Experience PREFERRED: N/A
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science (Cytotechnology Track) from an accredited program
Education/training PREFERRED: Master's Degree in Health Education, Cytotechnology or Clinical Lab Science from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required:
Makes diagnostic decisions on cytologic cases and apply the appropriate criteria to correctly interpret the cases.
In cytopreparation, makes correct decisions about the handling of samples for optimal preparations.
Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems with initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions in leading the cytology staff.
Public relations ability, interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner.
Organized, flexible, attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
Business decorum and appearance.
Supportive of team concept.
Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities.
Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Actively follow appropriate channels of communication with cytology supervisor and management.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her absence.
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: N/A
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change
Other: visual acuity
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