Invasive Specialist - IR (4x10s + On-Call Required)

Job Summary

The Invasive Specialist assists patients undergoing Invasive procedures per department policy and procedure. This includes scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring during procedures.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Checks equipment/instructions needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Records hemodynamic/physiologic wave forms and performs various hemodynamic/physiologic calculations of valve areas, oxygen consumption, assumed FICK cardiac output, and system and pulmonic resistance.
• Documents complete patient procedures and all procedural steps in the electronic medical record system.
• Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and precisely communicated on charting. Documentation meets standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs routine procedures such as 12 lead EKGs.
• Obtains previous film copies from the digital system as necessary.
• Assists with room turn over and prep.
• Performs sterile table setup and patient preparation following aseptic techniques.
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
• Consistently opens sterile supplies and set-up for procedures in the appropriate manner.
• Assists with terminal room cleaning as needed.
• Follows hospital guidelines regarding the disposal of materials used in the invasive setting.
• Assists with monitored patient transportation to and from the Invasive Labs department as necessary consistently following hospital policy.
• Performs equipment QC on radiology equipment and all other equipment and other maintenance procedures as assigned.
• Scrubs in on procedures with the physicians and assisting with: x-ray controls, panning table, and equipment preparation of the diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Recognizes basic EKG rhythms.
• Positions patients safely, pads, and protects bony prominence.
• Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.
• Consistently and appropriately maintains charge sheet for all procedures.
• Participates in Radiation Safety principles to ensure patient and staff safety for radiation protection to achieve radiation exposures ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable), for patients, self, and others.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in radiology or invasive cardiovascular from an allied health program.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), with limited state radiology license.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintained current throughout employment in Cardiovascular Services.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 60 days of hire and maintained current throughout employment in Cardiovascular Services.
• Must pass Electrocardiography (EKG) examination within 90 days of hire to Cardiovascular Services (Cath Lab & EP).