Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) - Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL)
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is a developing clinician who builds clinical and technical skills under supervision in the Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab. The role focuses on learning procedural workflows, supporting patient care, and developing proficiency across invasive cardiovascular procedures. The specialist supports invasive cardiovascular procedures by performing clinical and technical tasks under the direction of physicians and experienced staff. They assist in scrub, circulator, and monitoring roles while learning standard workflows, equipment, and techniques. Specialized equipment is operated under supervision and established patient-care, infection-control, and radiation-safety protocols are followed. The role provides basic patient care throughout the procedural process, including preparation and post-procedural support, while learning to recognize and escalate changes in patient condition. The specialist gains experience with patients of varying acuity under guidance, and develops working knowledge of procedural supplies, equipment setup, and documentation requirements. The specialist responds to feedback and coaching to build clinical judgment and technical proficiency; contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient procedural environment; communicates clearly with team members; and adheres to organizational policies and standards, including patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited formal medical education program such as CVT, EMT, Paramedic, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, or Sonography, or an associate degree or greater in a Health Sciences-related field.
- At least 1 year of relevant clinical patient care experience.
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification.
- Active ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- PALS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and frequently bend, stoop, walk, and reach, including overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion such as computer keyboard use.
- Communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50–100 pounds.
- Ability to wear lead aprons for extended periods.
- May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood or body fluids, and infectious disease.
Nice To Haves
- Radiography Technician.
Responsibilities
- Assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures in scrub, circulator, and monitoring roles under supervision.
- Operate specialized procedural and imaging equipment in accordance with established protocols and safety requirements.
- Provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, escalating clinical concerns as appropriate.
- Support procedural preparation, equipment setup, supply management, and documentation activities.
- Maintain compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, radiation safety, and confidentiality standards.
- Respond to feedback and coaching to develop clinical judgment and technical proficiency.
- Communicate with team members and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient procedural environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Health Savings Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
