Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

McLaren Health Care•Petoskey, MI

13h

About The Position

Conducts diagnostic tests of patients’ pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, working under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed. Tests may include electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-function and lung-capacity tests, and similar procedures. The role maintains equipment, records test results, and follows department policies and protocols. The specialist monitors and documents data during procedures, alerts physicians to patient abnormalities or changes, explains testing procedures to patients, prepares reports for physician interpretation, and assists physicians during cardiac catheterization lab procedures, including angioplasty. The role also prepares and positions patients, obtains patient and medical-history information, maintains and checks cardiology equipment, completes quality-assurance processes, complies with applicable standards and regulations, and maintains required records.

Requirements

Associate degree in an allied health field; or a Bachelor of Science degree in health science; or enrollment in an associate-degree allied health program with graduation expected within six months and eligibility for RCIS registry.
One year of current allied health experience in an acute-care setting, or eligibility for RCIS registry.
BLS and ACLS certification if working in the Cardiac Cath Lab, CVU, ICU, Emergency Department, Nursing Resource Pool, Ambulatory Surgery, or Surgical Services.
BLS, ACLS, ALS, and PALS certifications must be issued directly by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or a Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

Work under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed.
Monitor, analyze, obtain, calculate, and document data from procedures; alert physicians 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, recorders, and video screens of data-analysis systems during cardiovascular imaging.
Assist physicians during cardiac catheterization lab procedures, including angioplasty.
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.
Complete quality-assurance processes and practices and comply with Joint Commission, 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.