Cardiovascular Invasive Technician III

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the physician with the performance of invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, neuro and electrophysiology procedures, by monitoring, passing instruments and catheters, observing patient response to procedure, maintaining sterile field, and interpreting and evaluating diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician. Supports the education, training, quality improvement and research processes in the department and excels in a subspecialty area of expertise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 4 years of cath lab or special procedures experience is required.
• Cross-trained and able to rotate to perform at least four (4) functional skill sets as delegated in any diagnostic or interventional case type performed.
• Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required (for hires/transfers, including promotions/career progressions, after July 2023).
• Candidates without RCIS/RCES certification may be considered if they have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in a cardiac catheterization lab and can demonstrate in-depth knowledge of invasive cardiology procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, sterile technique, and procedural support.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a certificate/training program or Associates degree in health sciences is preferred (including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, respiratory therapy, nursing, or emergency medical services).

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician with the performance of invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, neuro and electrophysiology procedures
• Monitors patient response to procedure
• Passes instruments and catheters
• Maintains sterile field
• Interprets and evaluates diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician
• Supports the education, training, quality improvement and research processes in the department
• Excels in a subspecialty area of expertise

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives
• employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• colleague rewards and recognition program
• discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED