Cardiology Interventional Technologist RCIS

Position Summary

This position, under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures on patients. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal care treatment to patient population.

Core Functions

• Absolutely essential to provide optimal care treatment to patient population.
• Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures to treat heart disease in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs/reviews a baseline patient evaluation as defined by scope of practice and facility.
• Evaluates patients' response to diagnosis, interventional maneuvers and medications during procedures.
• Operates all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used for procedures efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance in area of operation.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
• Adheres to all safety policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and techniques, i.e. knowledge of normal and abnormal ECG rhythms and/or lead changes, various hemodynamic values, normal and abnormal pressures, ST elevation/depression.
• Monitors and records ECG and pressure waves during the procedures.
• Provides other aspects of patient care as needed.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques as well as universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain, RN)
• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require periodic use of personal computer.
• Must be able to perform all job duties while wearing protective equipment, such as but not limited to lead apron.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.
• BLS required.
• AACLIS may be required depending on assignment.
• Must have successfully passed the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exams.
• May require national certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable.
• This position requires extensive clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2+ years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab in a hospital setting or meeting the requirements of certification board.
• The position requires the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the health care staff and patient.