Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Cath Lab EP

Job Description

Full Time. Monday - Friday 4x10-hour shifts. The CV Invasive Specialist I performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring some proctoring and supervision of technical detail. The Specialist I performs a variety of technical procedures that require some independent judgment. The CV Invasive Specialist I assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required.

Follows Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP) Scope of Practice or for Electrophysiology the NASPE Standards of Professional Practice for the Allied Professional in Pacing and Electrophysiology. An RN will be present to supervise the care of patients during moderate sedation.

• Cardiovascular Lab (Cath Lab/EP) St. George Regional Hospital
• High-Acuity, fast-paced Cardiovascular Lab serving: 4 Cath Labs, 2 EP Labs, 1 Hybrid Rome
• Service line includes Cath, EP, and Structural Heart procedures.
• Full Time, Monday - Friday 4x10's
• On-Call Required; hours vary and are shared among team.
• Most holidays off, however, rotated and shared holiday on-call coverage.

• 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.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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)
• or – Graduate of a Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program
• or – 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)
• or – 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.
• Reg…