Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist
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 analyses of invasive and non-invasive tests. The specialist also performs Cardiovascular procedures while maintaining proper sterile technique, 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. The role has frequent standing, walking, stooping/bending, reaching, and twisting; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and occasional sitting and squatting/crouching/kneeling. It involves medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring of 20–40 pounds. Work is indoors continuously, and driving is infrequent.
Requirements
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Meet requirements aligned with a conditional license of the North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.
- Obtain North Dakota Medical Imaging License within 18 months of the start date.
- Obtain Cardiovascular Technologist registration (RCIS or RCES) within 24 months of the start date; candidates following the Registered Radiology Technologist pathway must hold active ARRT registration.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications through 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 analyses of invasive and non-invasive tests to recognize the need for additional intervention and report pertinent findings to the physician.
- Perform hemodynamic and control room duties while maintaining a working knowledge of equipment.
- Prepare the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures according to standard operating procedures, including preparing supplies and setting up equipment.
- Prepare, assist with, 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organizational needs.
- Transport patients.
Benefits
- Health plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Education assistance
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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