Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

About the role

Joining Texas Health Huguley is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

This is a PRN position, as needed, with a rate of $44.56/hour. The schedule is Day (United States of America) and the location is 11801 SOUTH FWY, BURLESON, Texas 76028.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates equipment and supplies for cardiovascular procedures, ensuring proper setup and sterilization.
• Produces accurate and timely medical records for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions.
• Trains and supervises new personnel, providing orientation and ongoing education.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations.
• Maintains accurate and secure medical records, following prescribed processes for documentation.
• Demonstrates cross-functional abilities and leadership skills within the cardiovascular team.
• Takes scheduled emergency calls and responds in a timely manner.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures, including coronary, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and peripheral interventions.
• Verifies orders, facilitates implementation, and communicates with physicians as needed.
• Administers and evaluates effectiveness of treatments and medications according to policy and training.
• Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and performs within the scope of practice for the position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation
• Knowledge of Cardiovascular anatomy
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy
• Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Preparing and positioning patients and selecting anatomic and technical parameters accurately
• Preparing and administering contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations
• Observing patient during procedure and reporting abnormal activity.
• Monitoring protocols and recommending updates or refinements as warranted
• Following radiation safety procedures and guidelines
• Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures
• Ensuring all activities comply with regulatory agency standards

Qualifications

Preferred education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Science.

Preferred experience: 1+ year of experience.

Required licenses and certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Technologist - Radiography (R.T.(R)(ARRT)) OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) OR Cardiovascular Interventional Tech Cert (CVIT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) is preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $29.60 - $55.05 per hour.