Cardiovascular Specialist I-Cardiac Cath Lab Nursing-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full-time Evening, 3pm-11:00pm, EOW
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Specialist I is an integral member of the clinical care team in the cardiac catheterization lab. The role prepares patients and the procedure environment for invasive cardiac procedures, supports the healthcare team with equipment and supplies, and assists with hemodynamic monitoring during cases. The specialist maintains sterile technique, checks and troubleshoots equipment, helps transport and position patients, and supports physicians and nurses during procedures. The position is full-time on the evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with every other weekend (EOW).
Requirements
- Minimum of 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
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; a foreign MD who has passed the MBBS examination may substitute.
- Registered Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS/RVS) preferred.
- ACLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain sterile techniques while preparing the room and equipment table and providing patient care.
- Monitor equipment to ensure it is functioning appropriately during procedures and alert the care team to changes.
- Retrieve supplies as directed by physicians and nurses during procedures.
- Maintain procedure-room stock at par levels by restocking 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 problems and promptly contact the appropriate person for repairs.
- Check that monitoring equipment, intravascular ultrasound, pacemakers, and the IABP pump are working; troubleshoot problems and promptly contact the appropriate person for repairs.
- Assist with transporting patients and transferring them to the procedure table.
- Perform assigned work according to established guidelines, including assisting cardiologists with selective procedures; applying asepsis principles; performing surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving; setting up the sterile instrument table and preparing procedure-specific supplies; and assisting with draping the patient and procedure area.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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