Cardiology Invasive Specialist | Cardiac Services Cath Lab

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

166d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist assists physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role collects, interprets, and processes data for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures and operates, troubleshoots, and manipulates technical equipment used to obtain diagnostic information. The position is based in the Cardiac Services Cath Lab at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. A sign-on bonus of up to $40,000 is available for qualified candidates. The specialist prepares and maintains the procedure environment, supports patient care through collection of health data and ongoing assessment, documents procedure data, and works with the lab team to complete cases efficiently. The role also includes accurate supply billing and participation in quality improvement activities. The position requires an associate degree in Applied Science and one of the specified imaging or cardiovascular credentials. Cath lab and electrophysiology experience, along with additional life-support and cardiovascular technician credentials, are preferred.

Requirements

Associate degree in Applied Science.
One of the following credentials: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification; Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification; or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification through CCI.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to meet the role’s very heavy physical work demands, including exertion over 25 pounds constantly, over 50 pounds frequently, and over 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly.
Ability to work with possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Cardiac Cath Laboratory experience.
At least 1 year of Electrophysiology experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) Certificate from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Responsibilities

Prepare the procedure tray before the patient arrives, following the physician’s preferences and sterile technique.
Work positively as a team member and help coordinate the daily schedule with lab staff to complete the workload efficiently.
Complete required training to safely operate and troubleshoot technical equipment; remain accountable at work.
Ensure procedures and related supplies are billed correctly.
Review requisitions for appropriate orders, exam dates, and indications, and reprint corrected requisitions as needed.
Maintain knowledge of updates to supply stock, equipment, and procedural processes provided by physicians and vendors.
Monitor, record, and document procedure data and related paperwork, including pressure tracings and EKG data.
Document and charge supplies accurately according to their use in each case.
Participate in Cardiac Cath Lab/Electrophysiology quality control and performance improvement activities, as reflected in report logs.
Establish, maintain, and monitor the surgical environment, reducing infection risk through proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures.
Deliver patient care based on individual needs through health-data collection, ongoing assessment, and identification of problems and needs.
Work cooperatively in the assigned room to complete procedures and prepare for the next case with minimal turnover time.
Promote cooperative and efficient department operations, including following the chain of command, cost containment, and maintaining a quiet environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.