Registered Cardiac Invasive Tech; RCIS

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

Job Title:

Registered Cardiac Invasive Tech (RCIS)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Shift: Days (10-hour shifts)

Location:

Silver Spring

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; also to include 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.

As a “Registered Cardiac Invasive Tech (RCIS)” you will:
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. Must have knowledge of appropriate catheters and guide-wires for specific procedures and the ability to work under stressful conditions. 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.

This individual should have knowledge of safety procedures to minimize radiation exposure to patients, co-workers, and self; also to include use of shielding materials and patient restraint devices as well as an understanding of sterilization techniques. 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.

• Must have 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.
• Assists Cardiologists and other physicians as required.

Pay Range: $37.59 – $58.29 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.

Under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem roles

• 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.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.

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