Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I & II

• Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures, operates interventional equipment and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Document all supplies, implants, and other regulatory components pertaining to the exam.
• Prepares, positions, transfers, and assists patients during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal imaging outcomes.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, interventional supplies and equipment operation
• Provide patient education appropriate to the procedure.
• Follows State regulations for radiation safety.
• Assists in room/table/sterile-tray set-up and turnover
• Review and document pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data as needed.
• Coordinates workflow to support efficiency of patient care and procedure.
• Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
• Participates in ongoing education and competencies
• Assist Physician with administration of contrast media with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for the department.
• Responsible for daily checklists, equipment safety checks/inspections, preventative maintenance, and reporting of any equipment. Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in the operating room as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computerized informatics (information system).
• Participates in departmental training and quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Use of lead apron required, as well as any other Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• On-call required for off-shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist I – Grade: S15A - Job Code: 8146

• Must read, write and communicate in English
• High school graduate or GED
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• Associate's degree (or higher) in Cardiovascular Technology, Allied Health or Health Services
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a Cardiovascular Tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab
• Completion of the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Will-Train at CCH
• (BLS) – Current Basic Life Support certification
• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (successfully pass)
• (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (IABP) – Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Course (complete within 6 months, offered within)
• (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist II – Grade: S16R - Job Code: 8147

• (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist