Registered Invasive Cardiac Specialist (PRN)

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating/On-Call/Stemi
Location: Silver Spring

About the Role

Performs specialized diagnostic/therapeutic cardiac procedures according to departmental protocol as requested by physician order. Assists Cardiologists and other physicians as required. The incumbent should possess excellent knowledge of radiographic, cardiac, and peripheral vascular anatomy with an ability to use a wide variety of specialized radiographic equipment/technical instruments including pressure injectors, digital imaging, and patient monitoring equipment. Knowledge of appropriate catheters and guide-wires for specific procedures and the ability to work under stressful conditions. Maintains established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety.

This individual should have knowledge of safety procedures to minimize radiation exposure to patients, co-workers, and self; including use of shielding materials and patient restraint devices as well as an understanding of sterilization techniques. Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: young adults, middle adults, late adults.

Reports to and is supervised by the Nurse-in-Charge of the Cardiac Cath Lab under the direction of the Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized diagnostic/therapeutic cardiac procedures according to departmental protocol.
• Assists Cardiologists and other physicians as required.
• Uses a wide variety of specialized radiographic equipment/technical instruments including pressure injectors, digital imaging, and patient monitoring equipment.
• Applies knowledge of appropriate catheters and guide-wires for specific procedures.
• Works under stressful conditions.
• Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions.
• Utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served (young adults, middle adults, late adults).
• Maintains knowledge of safety procedures to minimize radiation exposure to patients, co-workers, and self.
• Uses shielding materials, patient restraint devices, and understands sterilization techniques.

Requirements

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) designation by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) organization or a nationally recognized agency that conducts programmatic accreditation for cardiovascular technology, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.
• Registered in the State of Maryland.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Minimum one year experience in Cardiac Cath Lab highly preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: $37.59 – $58.29 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment for eligible roles.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.