Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Provides technical support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides patient care under the supervision of the RN.
• Assists physicians in radiological imaging of cardiac and vascular procedures, acts as scrub assistant, maintaining sterile conditions during clinical procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment and works in the control room monitoring and documenting procedure images and events.
• Educates patients and families regarding the procedure and about the expectations of the procedure.
• Teaches patient and family about pre and post procedure physical conditions.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.
• Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to departmental standards.
• Accurately documents productivity information.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of  Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab is preferred.

Required Experience Skills:

• Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab – Preferred.
• Neurovascular experience – Preferred.
• Certifications (one of the following):
• ARRT: (one of the following):
• ARRT- Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV).
• ARRT-Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).
• CCI- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
• CCI-Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• RCIS or RCES designations – both require the following in addition:
• Fluoroscopy Operator Registration – REQUIRED for RCIS and/or RCES.
• https://fs20.formsite.com/HMWMD/fluoroscopy/index.
• BLS (AHA) – Required.
• ACLS (AHA) – Required.
• Radiation badge to be provided by the supplier.