Cardiovascular Lab Specialist

St Anthony Hospital • Lakewood, CO

2d • $35 - $58

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Lab Specialist assists physicians with specialized cardiovascular procedures, supporting diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, intra-aortic balloon pump operations, and electrophysiology studies. The role evaluates and documents patient status, responds to changes, and communicates unusual results or patient responses to the primary health care team to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes. The specialist demonstrates clinical competence, supports continued learning and knowledge sharing, independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work, and identifies process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science, or graduate of a programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology. An associate degree is not required for Utah-only positions.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Within 18 months, obtain RCIS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), RCES, or ARRT with post-primary certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography through ARRT.
• Colorado Surgical Assistant License upon hire, unless performing Surgical Assistant duties within the scope of another active Colorado license, certification, or registration; required for Colorado-employed staff only.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in invasive cardiovascular technology.
• Cardiac diagnostic or interventional procedural experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, intra-aortic balloon pump operations, electrophysiology studies, and other specialized cardiovascular procedures.
• Evaluate and document patient status and respond or refer appropriately and promptly.
• Recognize unusual results or patient responses and promptly inform the primary health care team.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency, meeting or exceeding department standards.
• Continue learning and share knowledge with patients and coworkers.
• Independently prioritize clinical and administrative work and identify process improvements.

What This Job Offers

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