Cath Lab or IR Tech RCIS

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

7d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The CV Invasive Specialist performs technical and professional duties supporting cardiac catheterization and other invasive procedures. The role requires some proctoring and supervision of technical details while exercising independent judgment in a variety of procedures and taking responsibility for designated areas. The specialist follows the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice or, for electrophysiology, the NASPE Standards of Professional Practice for the Allied Professional in Pacing and Electrophysiology.

The position is part of Intermountain Health’s Interventional Services team at Good Samaritan Hospital, an integrated lab encompassing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular, and interventional radiology. The team works in four procedure suites equipped with Philips imaging systems, GE Mac-Lab hemodynamic monitoring, and Epic Cupid structured reporting.

This full-time position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with variable 9-hour day shifts arranged as four 9-hour shifts and on-call shifts. The role supports diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures and involves patient care, procedural assistance, equipment operation, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and other team members. Medication administration is permitted only under physician direction and supervision, and passing medications requires RCIS or RCES credentials, subject to state law.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults; new employees must obtain the applicable certification within 3 months of starting.
• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways for CV Invasive Specialist I: a bachelor's degree in health science and 6 months of healthcare experience; graduation from a Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program; graduation from a health science diploma or associate program and 1 year of healthcare experience; or graduation from a non-programmatically accredited invasive cardiovascular technology program with at least 1 year of specialty training and 800 clinical hours. Education must be from an accredited institution and the degree will be verified.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Current license where applicable.
• Surgical Tech/Assistant certification as required by the state.
• Rad Tech state license as required in Montana.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, beginning July 1, 2026, registration as an RCIS, RCES, ARRT-CI, ARRT-VI, or RN is required; an RN must have relevant prior experience.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, demonstrated expertise in complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures, or demonstrated understanding and proficiency in electrophysiology procedures appropriate to years of experience.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, maintain at least 12 hours of continuing medical education credits per year.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, demonstrate clinical competence in CVIS/CVES I skills through a skills sign-off completed within 3 months of hire.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, meet applicable state-specific requirements within 3 months of hire, including Surgical Tech/Assistant certification, Colorado Fluoroscopy Operator Certification, and Montana ARRT state license where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of CV Invasive Training experience.
• Fluoroscopy Operator Certification as required in Colorado, obtained within 3 months of hire.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, a bachelor's degree in a health science program from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Respiratory Therapy program.
• For CV Invasive Specialist II, 1 year of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience, excluding academic training or CVIS training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in procedure-room preparation and post-procedure turnaround.
• Develop knowledge of invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies and assist with inventory control.
• Apply knowledge of procedural applications, proper use, and deployment techniques, including documenting hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support to patients and their families, ensure patient comfort, and foster teamwork with team members and physicians.
• Assess patient condition, document findings, and inform the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout procedures.
• Apply knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options.
• Understand and apply x-ray generation and safety principles and correctly operate imaging equipment.
• Under physician direction and supervision, mix and administer medications when permitted by credentials and applicable state laws.
• At procedure completion, apply a closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis, as appropriate.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory equipment; perform point-of-care testing and quality assurance.
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures in accordance with scope-of-practice documents.
• Complete procedure data entry; acquire and process imaging studies and hemodynamic assessments and calculations; meet intra-procedure CathPCI registry requirements; and prepare procedural reports.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package with programs intended to support wellness and help caregivers live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree