Cardiac Invasive Specialist Days FT
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, clinically and technically assists physicians before, during and after a variety of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and special procedures laboratories. Prepares patient for procedures and monitors patient status. Inserts and removes arterial and venous lines. Functions as the first assistant to the physician during the invasive procedure. Assists with wire handling, catheter advancement, x-ray controls and equipment preparation. Removes vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery and/or vein as well as deploys designated vascular closure devices. Records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various hemodynamic/physiological calculations. Mains equipment, supply inventory and medical inventory. Participates as a team member including providing detailed report to nursing units regarding the patient and procedure. Assists in other general duties that are necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success of the Cardiovascular Institute within the DMC.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum one year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Special Procedures, Operating Room, Endoscopy, externship experience in Cardiac Catheterization
- BCLS and ACLS Certification.
- Requirement to be competent by assigned physician proctor for vascular sheath insertion and closure device deployment within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Registration or Registry Eligible with the National Board for Cardiovascular Testing preferred
- Experience as a first assistant in an interventional cardiac laboratory preferred.
Responsibilities
- clinically and technically assists physicians before, during and after a variety of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Prepares patient for procedures and monitors patient status
- Inserts and removes arterial and venous lines
- Functions as the first assistant to the physician during the invasive procedure
- Assists with wire handling, catheter advancement, x-ray controls and equipment preparation
- Removes vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery and/or vein as well as deploys designated vascular closure devices
- Records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various hemodynamic/physiological calculations
- Maintains equipment, supply inventory and medical inventory
- Participates as a team member including providing detailed report to nursing units regarding the patient and procedure
- Assists in other general duties that are necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success of the Cardiovascular Institute within the DMC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
