Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

HH MedStar Health Inc.•Clinton, MD

56d•$35 - $63

About The Position

General Summary of Position Assists physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to during and after the procedure. The incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab working with a variety of service lines in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure. Recognizes the effect of pathology and vital signs to determine the amount of pressure of each hand injection.Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognizes both minor and dangerous arrhythmia. Provides appropriate patient care as required.Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Cath Lab and CVI procedures and acts as a preceptor for new staff.Functions as a first assistant to the physician by aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media in accordance with physician instruction.Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies. Orders supplies from outside vendors in hospital purchasing system. Assists supervisor with all aspects of inventory control.Maintains all appropriate patient record and department check sheets. Correctly enters patient and supply information into the MacLab and/or hospital computer system.Assists and scrubs in with the physician in angiographic therapeutic and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care and monitoring during all phases of the procedure in accordance with physician instructions and established policy. Has working knowledge of all equipment inventory and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely.Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures.Responds to on-call emergencies in accordance with department policy.Responsible for post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter insertion site and patient discharge instructions. Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to receiving care unit.Responsible for pre-procedural duties such as sterile tray preparation procedural patient education and confirmation of required lab work and patient medical history including indications for the study and all previous related exams.Schedules and maintains orderly patient flow.Performs daily and weekly infection control measures and stocking of supplies.Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of the two year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college required
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

Addditional education in basic sciences preferred
6 months cardiovascular lab procedural experience preferred

Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure. Recognizes the effect of pathology and vital signs to determine the amount of pressure of each hand injection.
Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognizes both minor and dangerous arrhythmia. Provides appropriate patient care as required.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Cath Lab and CVI procedures and acts as a preceptor for new staff.
Functions as a first assistant to the physician by aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media in accordance with physician instruction.
Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies. Orders supplies from outside vendors in hospital purchasing system. Assists supervisor with all aspects of inventory control.
Maintains all appropriate patient record and department check sheets. Correctly enters patient and supply information into the MacLab and/or hospital computer system.
Assists and scrubs in with the physician in angiographic therapeutic and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care and monitoring during all phases of the procedure in accordance with physician instructions and established policy. Has working knowledge of all equipment inventory and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely.
Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures.
Responds to on-call emergencies in accordance with department policy.
Responsible for post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter insertion site and patient discharge instructions. Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to receiving care unit.
Responsible for pre-procedural duties such as sterile tray preparation procedural patient education and confirmation of required lab work and patient medical history including indications for the study and all previous related exams.
Schedules and maintains orderly patient flow.
Performs daily and weekly infection control measures and stocking of supplies.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.