Registered Invasive Cardiac Specialist (PRN)

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized diagnostic/therapeutic cardiac procedures according to departmental protocol as requested by physician order. Assists Cardiologists and other physicians as required. The incumbent should possess excellent knowledge of radiographic, cardiac, and peripheral vascular anatomy with an ability to use a wide variety of specialized radiographic equipment/technical instruments including pressure injectors, digital imaging, and patient monitoring equipment. Knowledge of appropriate catheters and guide-wires for specific procedures and the ability to work under stressful conditions. Maintains established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety. This individual should have knowledge of safety procedures to minimize radiation exposure to patients, co-workers, and self; also to include use of shielding materials and patient restraint devices as well as an understanding of sterilization techniques. Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: young adults, middle adults, late adults.

Requirements

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) designation by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) organization or a nationally recognized agency that conducts programmatic accreditation for cardiovascular technology, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.
Registered in the State of Maryland.
BLS certification (American Heart Association)
Minimum one year experience in Cardiac Cath Lab highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience in Cardiac Cath Lab

Responsibilities

Performs specialized diagnostic/therapeutic cardiac procedures according to departmental protocol as requested by physician order.
Assists Cardiologists and other physicians as required.
Maintains established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety.
Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: young adults, middle adults, late adults.