Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardio Invasive Specialist provides advanced technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role works alongside cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, supporting adult cardiac patients through procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, and other specialized cardiovascular treatments. Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, monitoring patient status, operating cardiovascular imaging and monitoring systems, and supporting patient safety and clinical excellence.

The specialist functions independently as a scrub technologist and monitoring/recording technologist, and may circulate after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification. The role includes responding to emergencies, supporting procedural documentation and quality initiatives, maintaining equipment and procedure-room readiness, and helping train and orient team members. The specialist is also expected to develop competency in at least two additional specialty service areas. This is a full-time position with 10-hour day shifts. Sign-on and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in an invasive cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technologist program, radiology, respiratory therapy, EMS, or another related healthcare field; three years of additional experience may be substituted for the degree.
• RCIS or RCES certification, or enrollment to take the RCIS test within 18 months of employment and achievement of certification within two years of employment.
• For electrophysiology, RCES test enrollment within 30 months of employment and certification within three years of employment.
• ACLS certification within the first six months of employment.
• PALS is required only at Presbyterian Downtown.

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; circulate with medication and IV responsibilities after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification.
• Anticipate procedural needs based on patient condition, cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, and procedural requirements.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and provide support during urgent and life-saving interventions.
• Support diagnostic and interventional coronary angiograms, left and right heart catheterizations, pericardiocentesis, valve studies, and temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion and management.
• 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 procedural 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 applicable 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.
• Build 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, such as 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
• Night and weekend shift differentials for eligible positions
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• Wellness program with 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