CV Invasive Specialist

About the role

The CV Invasive Specialist I and II perform duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level. They perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and assume responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around.
• Develop specific knowledge with regard to invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies.
• Assist in inventory control.
• Document hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support.
• Foster teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians.
• Understand and apply principles of x-ray generation and safety.
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment.
• Mix and administer medications under the direction and supervision of the physician.
• Apply closure devices, suture sheaths, or remove sheaths and apply pressure.
• Document each procedure thoroughly and accurately.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Perform point of care testing and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults.
• Current license, where applicable.
• Surgical Tech/Assistant Certification per state requirements.
• Fluoroscopy Operator Certification as required in the state of Colorado.

Qualifications

• CV Invasive Specialist I: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults. Must obtain within 3 months of start. Bachelor's degree in health science with six months of health care experience, or graduate of a related program with one year of health care experience, or graduate of a non-programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology with at least 800 clinical hours.
• CV Invasive Specialist II: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults. Must obtain within 3 months of start. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI only, or RN (previous relevant RN experience required).

Skills

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring.
• Sound Decision Making.
• Procedural Assistance.
• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking.
• Taking Initiative.
• Relationship Building.
• Health Language Fluency.
• Communication and Collaboration.

Benefits

Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $39.16 - $60.42.

Schedule

Full-time (40 Hours), Unit/Location: Platte Valley Hospital