CV Invasive Specialist

Atlantic Health System•Newton, NJ

About The Position

The CV Invasive Specialist prepares the procedure room and assists physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures, including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or electrophysiology (EP) procedures. The specialist prepares and drapes patients, answers questions to ease concerns, and helps maintain patient comfort. During procedures, the specialist monitors hemodynamic status, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and chest pain; retrieves imaging and other relevant data and calculations for physician interpretation; and records appropriate hemodynamic data. The role also includes responding to cardiopulmonary emergencies, entering patient, procedure, and equipment details into the system, and operating equipment safely and reliably according to departmental standards and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Professional Certification (BLS).
RCIS/RCES within one year of hire, with completion of an accredited CVT program, or Licensed RT (ARRT certification) with invasive experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in health science or a related field.
ACLS.

Responsibilities

Prepare the procedure room and scrub in to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventions, including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or EP procedures.
Prepare and drape patients, answer their questions, address concerns, and ensure their comfort.
Enter patient, procedure, and equipment details into the system.
Monitor patient hemodynamic status during procedures, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and chest pain.
Retrieve imaging and other pertinent data and perform necessary calculations for physician interpretation of results.
Balance, calibrate, and record appropriate hemodynamic data, and intervene in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Operate equipment reliably and properly, following departmental standards and safety guidelines and policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.