Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for career growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology to deliver excellent healthcare. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, assisting physicians with diagnostic and invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures. The position requires cross-campus coverage and cross-training in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area.

Requirements

Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
Decisive decision making in critical situations.
Exhibits critical-thinking.
Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
2 years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology.
RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies and equipment.
Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient.
Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during routine and complex cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; assesses changes and appropriately treats.
Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; documents and takes appropriate actions.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral, or structural heart procedures.
Assists and anticipates the needs of the physician.
Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including proper use of mechanical closure devices and manual compression.
Utilizes standard work to maintain efficiency.
Promotes cost-effective care through maintaining and monitoring appropriate use of inventory and par levels.
Knows the location, operation, and care of equipment.
Problem solves, trouble shoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.