Cardiovascular Specialist I-Cardiac Cath Lab Nursing-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full-time Evening, 3pm-11:00pm, EOW

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Specialist I is an integral member of the clinical care team in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role prepares patients for invasive cardiac procedures, assists the health care team with hemodynamic monitoring during procedures, and maintains equipment and supplies. The position is full-time, with an evening schedule of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and every other weekend (EOW), at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Mount Sinai experience in a Cardiac Cath or EP lab.
BLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred; a foreign MD who has passed the MBBS examination may substitute.
Registered Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS/RVS) credential preferred.
ACLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile technique while preparing the room and equipment table and providing patient care.
Monitor equipment to ensure it is working appropriately during procedures, and alert the care team to any changes.
Retrieve supplies as directed by physicians and nurses during procedures.
Maintain par levels in procedure rooms by restocking items used after each procedure, and restock the lab area as needed.
Participate in product evaluations.
Count revolutions during rotablator procedures.
Turn on and check equipment at the beginning of the day; troubleshoot issues and promptly contact the appropriate person for equipment repair.
Check that monitoring equipment, intravascular ultrasound, pacemakers, and the IABP pump are in working condition; troubleshoot issues and promptly contact the appropriate person for repair.
Assist with transporting patients and transferring them to the procedure table.
Assist cardiologists with selective procedures according to established guidelines.
Apply principles and practices of asepsis.
Perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures.
Set up the sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to the procedure.
Assist with draping the patient and procedure area as needed.
Perform other duties as required.