Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $31.50

Maximum Offer $53.66

Summary:

Join our highly skilled Cardiovascular Services team and play a critical role in delivering life-saving cardiac care. As a Cardio Invasive Specialist, you will provide advanced technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Working alongside cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will assist with procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, and other specialized cardiovascular treatments. You will be responsible for preparing patients and equipment, monitoring patient status throughout procedures, operating specialized cardiovascular imaging and monitoring systems, and helping ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about cardiovascular care, and is committed to providing exceptional patient experiences during some of the most critical moments in a patient’s healthcare journey. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes while working with cutting-edge technology and an expert cardiovascular team.

Sign-on and relocation for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:
Full timeFTE: 1.00

Job Exempt:
No

Work Shift:

10 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Clinical & Procedural Support

• Perform technical and patient care functions in the Cardiovascular Laboratory during diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult cardiac patients
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• Independently function in the roles of Scrub Technologist, Monitoring/Recording Technologist, and, after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification, Circulator with medication and IV responsibilities
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• Anticipate procedural needs based on patient condition, cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, and procedural requirements to support safe, efficient case progression.

• Respond appropriately during emergent situations and provide critical support during urgent and life‑saving interventions.

Procedures Performed

• Diagnostic and interventional coronary angiograms

• Left Heart Catheterizations (LHC)

• Right Heart Catheterizations (RHC)

• Pericardiocentesis

• Valve studies

• Temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion and management

Advanced Technology & Equipment

Work with leading cardiovascular technologies, including:

• ACIST

• OCT

• SHOCKWAVE

• ROTAPRO

• IVUS

Cross-Training & Professional Development

• Opportunity to expand skills through training in the recovery and post-procedure care of noninvasive cardiovascular patients.

• Participate in orientation and training of new team members and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

• Function as a super user and subject matter expert for designated equipment, procedures, or emerging technologies.

Quality, Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely procedural documentation within electronic health record and cardiovascular information systems.

• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, data collection, audits, and…