Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist II (EP/Cath Lab Technologist)

Purpose of Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is responsible for providing quality care in a Cath Lab environment and a positive interpersonal experience for the patient.

Qualifications

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• Associate's degree or higher in Cardiovascular Technology
• Associate's degree or higher and a minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Cardiovascular Tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support certification
• IABP - Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Course
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification
• EP Completion of EP training program

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physicians in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Affords assistance in diagnostic interventional procedures operating interventional and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures.
• Provides explanation of procedures and answers patient questions to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Covers work to achieve maximum productivity.
• Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
• Assists in administering contrast media.
• Affords assistance in maintaining inventory for the department.
• Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development.
• Responsible for all aspects of Electrophysiology (EP) program (applies to EP Tech only job code 8148&8149).
• Keeps current of new developments in EP (applies to EP Tech only job code 8148 & 8149).
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
• Cleans interventional equipment.
• Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Schedule Details: 30 hrs per week, 7a-5p, Rot Weekends & Rot Holidays, On call (on-site within 30-minutes) required for nights, weekends and holidays in rotation.
• *Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

Pay

Hiring Pay Range: 36.08 - 56.96