Invasive Cardiovascular Tech I/II - EP Lab - Days

About the role

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) who specializes in invasive cardiologic procedures performed in either the Cardiac Cath or Electrophysiology Lab. They are required to perform on a team in the roles of a scrub tech and monitor during invasive cardiologic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RCES program.
• Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing, or paramedic/EMT).
• Graduate of a certified JCERT radiology program for Radiologic Technology.
• Novice-level competent in routine studies.
• Working knowledge of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, safety, and service standards.
• Safely performs all tasks related to the scrub, monitor, and circulating duties related to the role during diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing ALARA and AORN standards.
• Completes all core competencies required during orientation period.
• Possesses and utilizes knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Minimizes waste by opening only necessary equipment and maintaining sterility throughout procedure.
• Correctly and accurately completes charge entry processes.
• Captures pertinent data about the patient as relevant to procedure.
• Prepares patient for procedures and provides care pre, intra, and post procedure.
• Can recognize lethal heart rhythms and other life-threatening changes in patient condition and alert LIP.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions of self and team.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote a positive and collaborative practice atmosphere with other healthcare team members.
• Participates in activities in support of performance improvement and improved clinical outcomes.
• Ensures prompt and professional customer service.
• Seeks opportunities for learning and development.

Requirements

• BLS, ACLS Knowledge, Competency, and Professional Development.

Qualifications

• Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire.
• For Radiologic Technology: Requires the individual to obtain their RT certification by the ARRT within 90 days of hire.
• Requires the individual to obtain their VI, CI, RCIS, or RCES within two years of their hire date.

Skills

• Knowledge of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, safety, and service standards.
• Safely performs all tasks related to the scrub, monitor, and circulating duties related to the role during diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing ALARA and AORN standards.
• Completes all core competencies required during orientation period.
• Possesses and utilizes knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Minimizes waste by opening only necessary equipment and maintaining sterility throughout procedure.
• Correctly and accurately completes charge entry processes.
• Captures pertinent data about the patient as relevant to procedure.
• Prepares patient for procedures and provides care pre, intra, and post procedure.
• Recognizes lethal heart rhythms and other life-threatening changes in patient condition and alerts LIP.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions of self and team.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote a positive and collaborative practice atmosphere with other healthcare team members.
• Participates in activities in support of performance improvement and improved clinical outcomes.
• Ensures prompt and professional customer service.
• Seeks opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Terms and conditions apply. $20,000 sign-on incentive available for offers accepted prior to July 31, 2026.

Pay

Details of pay will be provided upon offer of employment.

Schedule

Details of schedule will be provided upon offer of employment.