Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Schuylkill•Bethlehem, PA

4d•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 facilities have received an 'A' grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. This role contributes to LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology in delivering excellent healthcare.

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 related 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

Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting physicians in diagnostic and/or invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures.
Provides cross-campus coverage as needed.
Cross-trains for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area.
Prepares rooms with anticipated supplies and equipment.
Assists in patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during procedures, assessing and treating changes.
Observes and documents patient responses to medications and takes appropriate actions.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for various procedures.
Assists and anticipates physician needs.
Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including use of closure devices and manual compression.
Utilizes standard work for efficiency.
Promotes cost-effective care by monitoring inventory and par levels.
Maintains knowledge of equipment operation, care, and troubleshooting.