Cardiac Invasive Specialist

Tenet Healthcare • Commerce Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Cardiac Invasive Specialist clinically and technically assists physicians before, during, and after invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and special procedures laboratories. The specialist prepares patients for procedures, monitors their status, inserts and removes arterial and venous lines, and serves as the physician’s first assistant during invasive procedures. Duties also include wire handling, catheter advancement, operating x-ray controls, preparing equipment, removing vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery or vein, and deploying designated vascular closure devices. The specialist records hemodynamic and physiological waveforms and performs related calculations; maintains equipment and supply and medical inventories; participates as a team member; and gives nursing units detailed reports about patients and procedures. Other general duties may be performed as needed to provide quality patient care and support the Cardiovascular Institute at DMC.

The role requires call shifts. The specialist must become competent, as determined by an assigned physician proctor, in vascular sheath insertion and closure-device deployment within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, special procedures, operating room, or endoscopy, or externship experience in cardiac catheterization.
• BCLS and ACLS certification.
• Analytical ability to interpret and monitor cardiovascular test data, identify discrepancies or problems, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to discuss and interpret technical information and exercise discretion, diplomacy, tact, listening, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area.
• Technical knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures, cardiovascular anatomy and disease, arrhythmia identification, and cardiac pharmacology.
• Ability to distinguish electrocardiographic and hemodynamic components and catheter locations on oscilloscopes and monitors.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to assist accurately during procedures and advise physicians and nursing staff of patient status.
• Current knowledge of CPR, ACLS, and sterile technique.
• Ability to become competent in vascular sheath insertion and closure-device deployment within six months of hire, as determined by an assigned physician proctor.

Nice To Haves

• Registration or registry eligibility with the National Board for Cardiovascular Testing.
• Experience as a first assistant in an interventional cardiac laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians before, during, and after invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and special procedures laboratories.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor their status.
• Insert and remove arterial and venous lines.
• Function as the physician’s first assistant during invasive procedures.
• Assist with wire handling, catheter advancement, x-ray controls, and equipment preparation.
• Remove vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery or vein and deploy designated vascular closure devices.
• Record hemodynamic and physiological waveforms and perform related calculations.
• Maintain equipment and supply and medical inventories.
• Provide nursing units with detailed reports regarding patients and procedures.
• Perform other general duties needed to provide quality patient care and support the Cardiovascular Institute.
• Achieve competence in vascular sheath insertion and closure-device deployment, as determined by an assigned physician proctor, within six months of hire.
• Work required call shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree