Cardiac Invasive Specialist Days FT

Trane Technologies•Commerce Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to 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 procedures. The role includes assisting with wire handling, catheter advancement, x-ray controls, and equipment preparation; removing vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery or vein; deploying designated vascular closure devices; and recording hemodynamic and physiological waveforms and performing related calculations. The specialist maintains equipment and supply and medical inventories, contributes as a team member, and provides detailed reports to nursing units about patients and procedures. Other general duties support quality patient care and the success of the Cardiovascular Institute at DMC.

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 cardiovascular test data, monitor data, support treatment planning with the attending physician, identify discrepancies or issues, and respond appropriately when patient conditions change.
Ability to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional, organizational, and service policies and procedures, and to exercise independent judgment in monitoring and responding to patient conditions.
Communication and interpersonal skills to discuss and interpret technical information with internal and external customers or stakeholders; discretion, conflict resolution, diplomacy, tact, and listening 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 location 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.

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

Prepare patients for procedures and monitor their status.
Insert and remove arterial and venous lines.
Serve as the first assistant to physicians 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.
Participate as a team member, including providing nursing units with detailed reports regarding patients and procedures.
Perform other general duties necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success of the Cardiovascular Institute.
Achieve competency, as determined by an assigned physician proctor, in vascular sheath insertion and closure device deployment within six months of hire.