RCIS

About the Role

As a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), you will provide quality care to patients undergoing invasive procedures, assisting physicians in highly specialized cardiovascular procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP) operation, and electrophysiology studies. You will explain procedures to patients, position x‑ray equipment, utilize and monitor safe radiological practices, and meticulously monitor and record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data. Additional duties include scrub assistance using aseptic technique, managing blood samples, and providing post‑procedure follow‑up instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, IABP operation, and electrophysiology studies.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain informed consent.
• Position x‑ray equipment for optimal imaging and ensure radiation safety.
• Monitor and record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data throughout procedures.
• Provide scrub assistance using aseptic technique.
• Collect and manage blood samples.
• Deliver post‑procedure instructions and follow‑up care.
• Evaluate and document patient status, intervene or refer promptly to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Recognize and act upon unusual results, informing the primary health‑care team.
• Participate in performance‑improvement activities and use evidence to monitor and improve care based on regulatory and practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate program in health science, or an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire or within six months of hire.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI, OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), OR RRT with post‑primary certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography through ARRT.
• Surgical Assistant License (state of employment) or Surgical Technologist Certification upon hire, unless performing SA duties within the scope of another active Colorado license, certification, or registration (required for Colorado staff).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of cardiac catheterization lab experience.
• Experience with special procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: exert up to 50 lb force occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, and up to 10 lb constantly.

Work Environment

Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley has expanded to 171 beds and is equipped with advanced technology and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. The facility is a Level III Trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. It has received the Women’s Choice Award for America’s 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care and is the only designated trauma center west of I‑15 in the Salt Lake Valley. The hospital team is dedicated to expert, family‑friendly care with a focus on quality and patient safety.

Pay

$30.76 – $45.76 per hour