Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registered

About the job

Dept: Cardiac Cath Lab

Hours per pay period: 80

Schedule : 7:00 am to 5:30 pm OR 8am to 6:30pm (on on-call days)

Position Summary: Conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results. Follows department policies and protocols.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates, and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
• Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
• Prepares and positions patients for testing.
• Obtains and records patient identification, medical history, and test results.
• Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.
  
  

Qualifications:

Required:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• OR
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within six months of hire/transfer.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date .
• ACLS required by end of unit orientation
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 24001309
• Daily Work Times: 7am-5:30pm or 8am-6:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: No