Cardio Invasive Specialist - Electrophysiology

Presbyterian Hospital • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiovascular Lab. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Assist with patient assessment, monitoring, procedural support, and equipment operation while following clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. Support efficient laboratory operations and a positive, team-oriented environment focused on patient outcomes.

This is a full-time position with a 1.00 FTE and a 10-hour day shift. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for those who qualify. The job posting describes associate, intermediate, and senior qualification pathways, including education, experience, and certification requirements that vary by level.

Requirements

• Associate-level pathway: Related clinical experience in cardiovascular procedures, a cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology, radiology, respiratory therapy, EMS, or a related field is preferred.
• RCIS or RCES certification is required, or the candidate must be registered and actively pursuing certification. For RCIS positions, candidates must register for the examination within 18 months of hire and obtain certification within two years of hire. For EP positions, candidates must register for the RCES examination within 30 months of hire and obtain certification within three years of hire.
• Intermediate-level pathway: An associate degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedicine, Surgical Technology (minimum one-year certificate program), or a related healthcare field is required. Three years of additional directly related cardiovascular experience may substitute for the degree.
• Intermediate-level pathway: At least one year of experience in an adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Senior-level pathway: An associate degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedicine, or a related healthcare field is required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program may be accepted; equivalent combinations of education and directly related cardiovascular experience may be considered.
• Senior-level pathway: RCIS or RCES certification is required.
• Senior-level pathway: ACLS certification is required within six months of hire.
• PALS certification is required within six months of hire for designated positions.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate-level pathway: Experience with scrubbing, circulating, hemodynamic monitoring, and procedural recording and documentation is preferred.
• Senior-level pathway: At least three years of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or related cardiovascular procedural experience is preferred.
• Senior-level pathway: Experience with scrubbing, circulating, hemodynamic monitoring, and procedural documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform scrub, monitoring, recording, and, when qualified, circulating responsibilities in cardiovascular specialty areas.
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies for safe, efficient, compliant patient care.
• Monitor patient status and procedural data, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality care and respond to emergent situations.
• Support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, radiation safety, and departmental performance goals.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, staff training, and onboarding.
• Participate in continuing education and departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety wearable badge for quickly and discreetly calling for help
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, where eligible
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for those who qualify

What This Job Offers

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