Advanced Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the management of the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager, the Advanced Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Advanced RCIS) assumes a leadership role as part of a patient care team that performs various cardiac, neuro, and peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Advanced RCIS must possess advanced expertise in the theory and application of cardiovascular/peripheral vascular disease processes, procedures, and aseptic technique. The Advanced RCIS will be able to anticipate the next steps of complex procedures by constant attention and assessment of the process and patient condition to promote a safe, expedient, quality patient outcome and positive patient experience. The Advanced RCIS will scrub and assist the physician at the procedural table. They will also monitor, identify, and record pertinent EKG and hemodynamic data. They will submit charges and document chronological events of the procedure. They will set up, operate, and may troubleshoot Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Rotoblator, Impella, Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), CSI, in addition to any new technologies. They will act as a resource to the physician by understanding the potential application, risks, and benefits of all available procedural supplies and equipment. They will anticipate, gather, and deliver required items to the sterile field using aseptic technique. The Advanced RCIS will precept students and new employees. The Advanced RCIS will be an active member of a 24/7 call team supporting Cardiac and Neurological emergencies. Applications: Cerner(CIS), McKesson Horizon Cardiology, Vuemed.

Requirements

• Greater than 4 years experience in Cath Lab
• GED or HiSET
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Registered Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Basic Computer skills
• Anatomy and physiology

Nice To Haves

• None Listed

Responsibilities

• All requirements of RCIS
• Operates and maintains and troubleshoots all diagnostic and therapeutic under the direction of the performing physician.
• Manages and Teaches use of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. (FFR, IMPELLA, IABP, Angiojet, Rotoblator, CSI)
• Attends staff meetings, Conducts in-service and other designated training events that will enhance clinical and other required skills
• Precepts new employees and students
• Manages programs to assist in the operations of the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Displays a high level of leadership and Baystate principles
• Sets a positive engaged example for others to emulate, supports and facilitates organizational and department initiatives
• Adheres to and enforces policy's set by organization and department
• Performs duties as Flow coordinator and Procedure room lead.

Benefits

• The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect to start somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED