Cardiology Invasive Specialist | Cardiac Services Cath Lab

Job Summary

**UP TO $20,000 SIGN ON BASED ON EXPERIENCE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES** The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist assists the physician in performing invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. One collects, interprets, and processes data for cardiac/peripheral vascular related procedures. One must be able to operate, troubleshoot, and manipulate highly technical equipment to obtain data for medical diagnoses. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account, Instant pay is available for qualifying positions, Paid Time Off Accrual Bank, Opportunities for growth and advancement, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions, Flexible scheduling.

Job Description

• Before the patient arrives in the room, prepares the procedure tray according to the Physician’s preference and following sterile technique.
• Consistently and Positively works as a team member, helps coordinates the days schedule with all staff members in the lab to efficiently finish the days work load.
• Is accountable at work and completes the necessary training to safely work and troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of updates relating to supply stock, equipment, and procedural processes as they present themselves from Physicians and vendors.
• Mainters the surgical environment to ensure that the potential for infection is reduced by proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures.
• Provides for the delivery of patient care based on individual needs through the collection of health data and ongoing patient assessment with identification of problems and needs.
• Works cooperatively in assigned room to complete procedures and prepares for next case with minimal turnover time, as evidenced by observation of the surgical team.
• Promotes cooperative and efficient operation of the department (i.e., follows chain of command, cost containment, quiet environment), as evidenced by observation and feedback.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - Associates degree in Applied Science
• Certifications - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification, Accredited University or accredited training professionals; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification, Accredited University or accredited training professionals; or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Preferred Experience - 1+ years of Cardiac Cath Laboratory Experience; 1+ years of Electrophysiology Experience
• Certifications - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA); Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) Certificate, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.