Cardiovasc Invasive Spec

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waxahachie, TX

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist works under general supervision to assist physicians during catheterization and electrophysiology lab procedures. The role includes preparing procedure rooms and equipment, orienting and instructing patients, monitoring patient condition, and providing routine and emergency care during procedures. The specialist also contributes to the orientation and training of team members and supports daily, monthly, and quarterly quality-control initiatives through auditing and reporting.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education or experience requirements: an associate's degree in a related field; completion of a U.S. military training program and experience equivalent to an associate's degree; or two years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
Be available for on-call response requirements in accordance with facility or department policy.
Knowledge of and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Associate's degree or two years of work experience above the minimum qualification, as stated in the qualifications section.
Less than one year of experience, as stated in the qualifications section.
Obtain ACLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Meet one of the listed credential pathways: ARRT-R and MRT through the Texas Medical Board; RCIS; RCES; CEPS; or CCDS.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with arteriograms and catheterizations; permanent pacemaker and implantable cardiac defibrillator implantations; diagnostic and interventional peripheral and coronary procedures; and interventional and thrombolytic therapy.
Follow national and state radiation-protection regulations for patients, self, and staff.
Provide emergency procedures such as CPR and defibrillation as needed.
Perform pre- and post-procedure care and monitoring.
Orient patients to catheterization or electrophysiology procedures and answer questions to help them feel relaxed.
Monitor ECG, pressures, temperature, and impedances in the Electrophysiology Lab and notify physicians of variances.
Assist with RF/Cryo ablation systems and 3D mapping, and record procedural documentation.
Manage and maintain images, including stenosis testing, formatting, and processing for cardiac and peripheral cases.
Assist in procedure rooms and collect registry and quality data on appropriate forms.
Gather catheterization data and prepare procedure reports.
Prepare and maintain sterile fields for Lab procedures.
Order and maintain procedure-room supplies, ensure rooms are stocked and equipment has not expired, and coordinate or audit resources during yearly inventories.
Perform routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment and notify appropriate team members when repairs are needed.
Help orient and train new staff and students and perform additional duties as established by a supervisor or manager.
Oversee quality-control monitoring such as NPSG audits, turnaround times, and performance-improvement initiatives on a daily, monthly, and/or quarterly basis.
Participate in mutual governance, department, hospital, and professional organizations and committees, including LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committees, professional organizations, and quality-control assurance with managers.
Oversee a committee as requested.
Transport patients to and from the procedural area.
Demonstrate good customer-service skills.