Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

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About The Position

Working under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed, the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist conducts tests on patients’ pulmonary or cardiovascular systems for diagnostic purposes. The role may involve conducting or assisting with electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-function and lung-capacity tests, and similar procedures. The specialist maintains equipment, records test results, and follows department policies and protocols.

The specialist monitors and documents procedural data, alerts physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses, explains procedures to patients, prepares reports for physician interpretation, and assists physicians during cardiac catheterization lab procedures, including angioplasty. The position also includes preparing and positioning patients, collecting identification and medical history, maintaining cardiology equipment and required records, completing quality assurance processes, complying with applicable standards and regulations, and maintaining professional knowledge.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an allied health field; or bachelor’s of science degree in health science; or enrollment in an associate degree allied health program with a graduation date within six months and registry eligibility as an RCIS.
• One year of current allied health experience in an acute care setting or registry eligibility as an RCIS.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Recent cardiac catheterization lab or special procedures experience.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RICS) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Non-registered cardiovascular technologists are strongly encouraged to obtain registration.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed.
• Monitor, analyze, obtain, calculate, and document data obtained during procedures; alert the physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepare reports of diagnostic procedures for physician interpretation.
• Observe gauges, records, and video screens of the data analysis system during cardiovascular imaging.
• Assist the physician during cardiac catheterization lab procedures, including angioplasty procedures.
• Conduct electrocardiograms, phonocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, and other cardiovascular tests using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
• Prepare and position patients for testing.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, and test results.
• Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Complete quality assurance processes and practices; comply with Joint Commission and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and participation in professional societies.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree