RCIS

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients undergoing invasive procedures.
• Assist physicians in highly specialized cardiovascular procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, IABP operation, and electrophysiology studies.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Position x-ray equipment for optimal imaging.
• Utilize and monitor safe radiological practices.
• Meticulously monitor/record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data.
• Perform scrub assistance using aseptic technique.
• Manage blood samples.
• Provide follow-up instructions post-procedure.
• Possess technical proficiency in invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Demonstrate expertise in x-ray safety and operation.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in patient monitoring, data entry, and aseptic technique.
• Effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intraaortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
• Perform the acute MI function of circulator: evaluate and document patient status, respond appropriately, intervene or refer in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Recognize and promptly act upon unusual results or patient response by informing the primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Reflect clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge/skills and exceed essential job responsibilities per department standards.