Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist prepares the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures and assesses and fulfills patient needs. The role performs hemodynamic and control room duties, completes patient catheterization reports, and correlates the analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests. The specialist also assists with Cardiovascular procedures, performs and monitors stress tests, practices radiation safety, and transports patients. The position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with patients, families, and workplace teams. The role is primarily indoors and involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting, as well as continuous handling and use of sight and hearing. It includes lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring 20–40 pounds. Driving is infrequent. Required credentials must be obtained within specified periods after starting: North Dakota Medical Imaging License within 18 months; Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS or RCES) certification within 24 months, or active ARRT registration for those following the Registered Radiology Technologist pathway; and BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days. Candidates must meet requirements aligned with the North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board’s conditional license. Paramedics, respiratory therapists, LPNs, and surgical technologists must follow state licensing guidelines and be eligible to qualify for the RCIS/RCES exam within 24 months of their start date. Altru describes a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities to advance skills and work with current technologies. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package to full- and part-time employees.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Obtain a North Dakota Medical Imaging License within 18 months of the start date and meet requirements aligned with the Board’s conditional license.
Obtain Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS or RCES) certification within 24 months of hire; candidates following the Registered Radiology Technologist pathway must hold active ARRT registration.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Paramedics, respiratory therapists, licensed practical nurses, and surgical technologists must adhere to state licensing guidelines and be eligible to qualify for the RCIS/RCES exam within 24 months of the start date.

Responsibilities

Correlate analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests, recognize the need for additional intervention, and report pertinent findings to the Physician.
Perform hemodynamic and control room duties while maintaining working knowledge of equipment.
Prepare the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures according to standard operating procedures, including preparing supplies and equipment.
Prepare, assist, and complete tasks during Cardiovascular procedures as directed and supervised by the Physician.
Practice radiation safety to protect staff members and patients.
Perform and monitor patients’ stress tests.
Transport patients.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.