Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Hospital • Albuquerque, NM

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardio Invasive Specialist provides advanced technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures for adult patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Working with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the specialist prepares patients and equipment, monitors patient status, operates cardiovascular imaging and monitoring systems, and supports patient safety and clinical excellence. The role requires independent performance as a scrub technologist and monitoring/recording technologist, and—after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification—as a circulator with medication and IV responsibilities. The specialist anticipates procedural needs, responds to emergencies, and supports urgent interventions.

The role includes diagnostic and interventional coronary angiograms, left and right heart catheterizations, pericardiocentesis, valve studies, and temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion and management. Specialists may cross-train in recovery and post-procedure care and are expected to develop competency in at least two additional specialty service areas, such as electrophysiology, cardiac devices, vascular intervention, structural heart, neuro intervention, or pediatric cardiology. They also support training and orientation, serve as clinical resources and equipment subject matter experts, and contribute to quality improvement, documentation, regulatory compliance, inventory, equipment readiness, safety initiatives, and departmental operations.

This is a full-time position with a 1.00 FTE and a 10-hour day shift. Sign-on and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates. The employer is Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an Invasive Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary Technologist program, radiology, respiratory therapy, EMS, or another related healthcare field; three years of additional experience may substitute for the degree.
• RCIS or RCES certification, or sign-up for the RCIS examination within 18 months of employment and obtain certification within two years of employment.
• For electrophysiology (EP), sign up for the RCES examination within 30 months of employment and obtain certification within three years of employment.
• ACLS certification within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to perform adult diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures in scrub, recording, and circulating roles as applicable.
• Develop and maintain competency in at least two additional specialty service areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and patient care functions in the Cardiovascular Laboratory during diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult cardiac patients.
• Function independently as a scrub technologist and monitoring/recording technologist, and, after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification, as a circulator with medication and IV responsibilities.
• Anticipate procedural needs based on patient condition, cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, and procedural requirements.
• Respond appropriately to emergent situations and support urgent, life-saving interventions.
• Perform or support coronary angiograms, left and right heart catheterizations, pericardiocentesis, valve studies, and temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion and management.
• Cross-train in recovery and post-procedure care of noninvasive cardiovascular patients.
• Participate in orientation and training of new team members and serve as a clinical resource for staff.
• Serve as a super user and subject matter expert for designated equipment, procedures, or emerging technologies.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic health record and cardiovascular information systems.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, data collection, audits, and departmental performance metrics.
• Support compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Follow infection prevention, radiation safety, environmental, and patient safety standards.
• Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and procedure-room readiness.
• Support laser, radiation, wellness, and departmental safety initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and prepared procedural environment.
• Participate in department meetings, shared governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster positive working relationships with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Independently circulate, scrub, and record adult diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Develop and maintain competency in at least two additional specialty service areas, which may include electrophysiology, cardiac devices, vascular intervention, structural heart, neuro intervention, or pediatric cardiology.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Sign-on assistance for qualified candidates.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications, and certain lead roles for eligible positions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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