CV Invasive Specialist

• 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.
• May mix and administer medications under the direction and supervision of the physician (RCIS or RCES is required to pass medications).
• 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.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events.
• Develop skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Perform point of care testing and QA.
• 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.

Skills

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• Procedural Assistance
• Patient Education
• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Taking Initiative
• Health Language Fluency
• Communication and Collaboration

Shift Details

• Full time (40 hours)
• Mon-Thurs; call coverage for Friday days only.
• Electrophysiology Lab

Minimum Qualifications

*CVIS I

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults. New hires must obtain within 6 months of start.
• Bachelor's degree in health science with six months of health care experience (e. g. , Cath Lab, EP, EMT, Paramedic, CNA, Surgical tech)
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• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program
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• graduate of a diploma or associate program in health science with one year of health care experience (e. g. , Cath Lab, EP, EMT, Paramedic, CNA, Surgical tech)
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• graduate of a non-programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology which has a minimum of one year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Current license, where applicable.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist program,
• 2 years of CV Invasive Training experience.
• ​RN degree

*CVIS II

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adult. New hires must obtain within 6 months of start.
• ​​Two years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training).
• Bachelor's degree in health science program. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

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• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program

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• currently registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or passage of the CEPS exam (EP only).

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• graduate of an accredited diploma or associate program in health science
• Demonstrated proficiency in all CVIS I job duties without supervision.
• 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 20 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year.
• Maintains at least 20 hours continuing medical education credits per year
• Must be competent in basic coronary intervention (have completed skills pass off).

*CVIS III

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adult. New hires must obtain within 6 months of start.
• Currently registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or passed the CEPS exam (EP only).
• Recommendation by Medical Director, Interventional Lead Cardiologist, or EP Program Director.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all CVIS II job duties without supervision. Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced interventional techniques or EP mapping and pacing applications.