Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist - 28 hours

Kaiser Permanente • Walnut Creek, CA

117d

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures or Imaging Services Manager, the Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of specialized invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California).
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. nonionic).
• Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures.
• Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Completion of sixteen (16) week training program in cardiopulmonary technology upon hire.
• For a dedicated cath lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath and PCI, within six (6) months of hire.
• For a combo lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath, PCI and Interventional procedures, within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by employer.
• Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
• History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Assists qualified physicians in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes data obtained during the performance of interventional diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and radiologic procedures.
• Monitors the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm and pressure, document and immediately communicates to the corresponding physician.
• Assists with procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic technique by self and members of the team.
• Provides imaging during procedures.
• Completes documentation, reports and data entry on computerized exams.
• Maintains and evaluates equipment, performs quality control tests, troubleshoots and performs minor repairs as needed.
• Sets-up, maintains and monitors IABP equipment.
• Acts as preceptor or assist in the training of new staff as well as functions as the department resource person.
• Identifies continuous quality improvement issues and assist with quality assurance program.
• Complies with requirements for being on off-hour stand-by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath labs or cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures.
• Reports for call duty within defined time frames.
• Functions independently and autonomously when on stand-by duty.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge in specialty area and takes responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit.
• Performs hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring and documentation of procedures, which may include, but is not limited to the following: Right heart cath, Left heart cath, Coronary angiography, Graft angiography, Pulmonary angiography, Menthegine provocation study, IHSS studies, Temporary pacemakers, Permanent pacemaker implantation, Intra-aortic Balloon insertion, Aortic stenosis studies, Valvuloplasties, Patent Foreman Ovale Closures, Intravascular Ultrasounds, Rotablations.
• Operates and troubleshoots hemodynamic computer systems, including transducer balancing.
• Operates and troubleshoots digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate Hospitals and Physicians.
• Familiarity with the Crash Cart and the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR and defibrillation during a Code Blue situation.
• Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment.
• Weekly Fluoroscopy checks and radiation protection for the medical staff and Physicians.
• Responsible for monthly statistics and quarterly film badge rotation.
• Assists the RN with admission process; continuously monitors and assists the physician and RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiac cath and interventional radiology procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED