Cardiac Invasive Specialist Contingent Days

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Special Procedures, Operating Room, Endoscopy, externship experience in Cardiac Catheterization
• Registration or Registry Eligible with the National Board for Cardiovascular Testing preferred
• Experience as a first assistant in an interventional cardiac laboratory preferred.
• BCLS and ACLS Certification.
• Requirement to be competent by assigned physician proctor for vascular sheath insertion and closure device deployment within 6 months of hire

Skills Required

• Analytical ability to interpret data from a variety of cardiovascular tests, to monitor data, to develop treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, and to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable.
• Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information. Some discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised within the unit or function and occasionally on an interdepartmental or interfunctional basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area is necessary.
• Technical knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures including knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and disease, arrhythmia identification and cardiac pharmacology. Must be able to discriminate electrocardiographic and hemodynamic components as well as catheter location on oscilloscopes and monitors.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to accurately assist during procedures and to advise physician and nursing staff of patient status.
• Current knowledge of CPR, ACLS and sterile technique.