Lead CV Invasive Specialist

Atlantic Health System•Newton, NJ

48d•$50 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supervising a team of invasive specialists in an interventional cardiology procedural area. The Lead CV Invasive Specialist is responsible for personnel management, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, inventory management, and fiscal/budgetary accountability. This position reports directly to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology School, Cardiovascular Technologist School and/or Diagnostic Cardiovascular OR Medical Sonography School with registry through CCI or ARDMS.
Obtained an associate degree or higher in an applied science with prior experience as CV Professional (discretion of departmental leader).
Demonstrates strong leadership skills; a formal/informal leader in the department viewed by peers and leadership as a clinical expert; models HRO principles; well-respected and supportive; contributes to a positive work environment consistently; holds others accountable; adaptable to meet the needs of the department via on call coverage, daily schedule; able to perform all requirements clinically and administratively to fulfill the role of lead invasive specialist.
Ability to physically navigate within the Cath lab, safely, rapidly and efficiently, especially when providing life-saving support for patients (i.e. STEMI, cardiogenic shock) which requires additional team member and ancillary department support, and multiple devices/equipment.
Ability to work in a fast paced, critical care environment.

Responsibilities

Supervises Cath Lab invasive cardiovascular and radiology technicians in the performance of invasive procedures.
Monitors the quality of work performed daily by personnel.
Reviews daily scheduled procedures to ensure adequate staffing levels.
Collaborates with the Assistant Nurse Manager to facilitate patient and procedure flow.
Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and leadership.
Directs and reassigns personnel as case volume/complexity requires.
Maintains scheduling for daily staffing and on-call coverage.
Assesses department needs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
Delegates responsibilities appropriately.
Participates in monthly staff meetings and weekly system-wide leadership meetings.
Provides opportunities for staff to verbalize needs and concerns.
Offers feedback to staff on progress towards goals.
Evaluates and prepares performance appraisals.
Initiates performance improvement plans and provides counseling when necessary.
Promotes a healthy work environment to support retention.
Interviews applicants for staff positions.
Promotes the growth and development of the Team.
Collaborates with Unit Educator to assess learning needs and offers learning opportunities.
Oversees the orientation process to ensure behavioral and clinical competence.
Trains/precepts new staff and students on procedures, X-ray, digital & hemodynamic equipment.
Supervises & assigns preceptors for new employees and students.
Identifies staff strengths and utilizes them for training and in-services.
Prepares/approves orientation packets for learners, new hires, and assigns preceptors.
Coordinates the instruction of students clinically and didactically.
Assesses student progress weekly with mentor and student.
Informs the C VT School Director of any student issues.
Informs others of new quality procedures.
Prepares patients for procedures, maintains a sterile environment, and scrubs all invasive cases as first-assist.
Monitors and documents cases.
Prepares room and equipment for procedures.
Maintains, operates, and calibrates all technical equipment.
Ensures QC for all equipment is done and recorded.
Retrieves patient images.
Enters demographic information and other relevant data into the hemodynamic computer.
Measures pressure and calculates all data using appropriate formulas.
Assists physician at tableside as scrub for interventional procedures.
Prepares balloons and stents for use.
Calibrates and operates atherectomy & thrombectomy devices.
Calibrates and operates IVUS/ FFR/IFR equipment.
Prepares and operates distal protection devices.
Prepares closure devices for deployment.
Removes radial sheaths and applies trans radial (TR) bands.
Is familiar with all diagnostic and interventional products in the lab and new products.
Performs ACT by withdrawing blood sample and utilizing analyzer to calculate ACT time.
Notes vitals before, during, & post sheath removal.
Marks pedal pulses pre & post sheath removal.
Assesses patient for high risk factors for hematoma or other vascular complications.
Safely removes sheath and maintains hemostasis on arterial and venous puncture sites.
Educates patients on post sheath removal care.
Educates staff on sheath removal techniques and groin management.
Documents groin complications and patient status.
Assists Manager in assessing department needs for capital purchases.
Investigates cost-saving standardization of supplies.
Reviews supply variances and suggests cost-effective initiatives.
Oversees completion of proper billing.
Counsels staff regarding payroll compliance.
Supports departmental financial targets.
Makes inventory recommendations to C C L Manager and Medical Director.
Participates in the evaluation of new products.
Recognizes and reports defective equipment.
Enters charges accurately and comprehensively for all cases.
Holds direct reports accountable for documentation/billing/charges.
Oversees all aspects of inventory.
Checks the sterility of all essential supplies.
Acts as a resource for all diagnostic and interventional products in Cath Lab.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Organizes written communication logically.
Uses correct grammar and punctuation.
Communicates with the manager before any changes are made regarding inventory, procedures, and policies.
Shows motivation and enthusiasm.
Identifies personal performance deficiencies and seeks opportunities for growth.
Accepts feedback positively.
Responds positively during high volume or short staffing.
Serves as a role model with professional attitude, time, and attendance.
Demonstrates ability to maintain composure and work under stressful conditions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance