Senior Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab
About The Position
The Senior CVL Lead provides advanced clinical expertise and technical leadership in the Cardiovascular Lab, supporting high‑quality diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role partners closely with the Department Manager and Director to guide operational planning, financial stewardship, and personnel development. The Senior CVL Lead champions excellence in patient care, drives workflow efficiency, and fosters a collaborative, high‑performing team environment. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Associate's degree in invasive cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technologist program, radiology, respiratory therapy, paramedic; surgical tech (certificate must be 1 yr. min program). 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Plus 3 years of adult cath lab diagnostic and interventional procedure in performing scrubbing, circulating and monitoring and recording duties.
- RCIS or RCES required.
- ACLS (PALS is only required at Presbyterian Downtown) is required within the first 6 months
- Requires detailed knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, disease processes and principles of cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional technology.
Responsibilities
- Serves as resource for circulating, scrubbing and recording on adult diagnostic/interventional procedures and in 3 out of 5 other service areas (electrophysiology, pediatrics, neuro intervention, structural heart and/or vascular).
- Assists with the maintenance of team cohesiveness and positive customer relationships.
- Assist in orientation and training of staff and acts as clinical resource for new staff.
- Develops, tracks and reports department service indicators for quality assurance.
- Perform administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, ensuring maintenance of equipment and cleanliness of lab.
- Serves as daily team lead and ensures accurate medication, charge and reporting accuracy of daily procedural case load which may include audits.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
