Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab CVIS 2

Essential Functions

• Shift: 0700-1730 / 4 days a week / no set day off and on-call hours
• To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $ 20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs.
• Perform all of the duties of the CV Invasive Specialist I.
• Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around.
• Develop specific knowledge with regard to invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies which includes assisting in inventory control.
• Develops specific knowledge of applications, proper use and deployment techniques including documenting hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support for patients and their family members; ensure patient comfort.
• Foster teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians.
• Develop knowledge specific to cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options.
• Assess the condition of the patient, document, and inform physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure.
• Understand and apply principles of x-ray generation and safety.
• Understand and demonstrate the correct operation of imaging equipment.
• Mix and administer medications under the direction and supervision of the physician (RCIS or RCES is required to pass medications).

Pursuant to state laws

At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis.

Accountabilities

• Scrub, circulate, and monitor in diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures according to scope of practice documents.
• Complete procedure data entry; acquire and process imaging studies, hemodynamic assessment and calculations, intra-procedure CathPCI registry requirements, and prepare procedural reports.
• Prepare for patient status changes related to procedural events.
• Orient and train staff; teach, coach, mentor, and provide direct supervision as a defined preceptor.
• Provide staff education in Skills Day Workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults.
• New employees must obtain within 3 months of start.
• Beginning March 1, 2026 must be registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI only or RN (previous relevant RN experience required).
• Demonstrated expertise in performing complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures or demonstrated understanding and proficiency in correlation with years of experience with regards to electrophysiology procedures.
• Maintains at least 12 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year.
• Demonstrates clinical competence of CVIS/CVES skills evidenced by skills sign off
• Surgical Tech/Assistant Certification per state requirements
• Fluoroscopy Operator Certification as required in the state of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science program.
• Education must be obtained through an accredited institution.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Respiratory Therapy program
• One year of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.