Cardiovascular Invasive Laboratory Specialist

AdventHealth•Riverview, FL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Laboratory Specialist IV (CILS IV) performs a wide range of technical skills, which areutilized during a variety of Cardiac interventions including PCI with STEMI call plus two of the following: Interventionalradiology, Vascular procedures, Electrophysiology devices, and Y90 procedures OR proficient in EP ablation OR Destination (ORL South) complex Cath procedures including biopsy etc. The CILS IV is proficient in all aspects ofangiography, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with the policies, procedures andprocesses of the Cardiovascular Services department and Hospital Administration. Adheres to the guidelines andstandards of professional practice associations. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and acceptsresponsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

Experience in complex cardiac interventional procedures
Experience in electrophysiology diagnostic and interventional procedures
Experience in pediatric invasive procedures
Experience in structural heart procedures
BCLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS
RN- Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

Responsibilities

Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene according to accepted standards of care. Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations. Annually meets all required department specific competencies
Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications. Performs within the bounds of the applicable scope of practice for Cardiovascular Interventional Technologists. Facilitates timely patient throughput
Produces an accurately written, promptly completed medical record for each patient based upon the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents
Performs effectively in procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in a therapeutic cardiac laboratory team based on the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice and/or performs effectively in procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in an electrophysiology laboratory based on the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice. Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy.
Learns and upgrades skills. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel. Provides training for procedures within their competency.