Cardiac Cath Lab Trainee: Invasive Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Saint Vincent Regional Hospital is seeking a CV Invasive Specialist in Training to support our cardiovascular team during catheterization procedures, under RN supervision and mentor guidance. The role emphasizes careful technique, patient safety, and collaboration in a high-volume cath lab environment.

The position is PRN, located in Billings, MT, with labs including cath, EP, vascular suites and a hybrid room; responsibilities cover pre/post procedure prep, patient

Qualifications

• Current applicable license or certification in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• ACLS required prior to working on-call.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical experience, which may include work as an LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EKG, tech, or Radiology Tech.

Responsibilities

• Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around, and inventory control.
• Develop patient assessment and monitoring skills to inform the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure.
• Develop a knowledge base of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and specific treatment options.
• Develop specific knowledge of invasive, diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Develop an understanding of and begin to provide procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech, according to cath lab policies and procedures and Scope of Practice documents.
• Develop an understanding of the principles of x‑ray generation, safety, and the operation of imaging equipment.
• Make hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
• Provide patient education and emotional support for both patient and family members as needed.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events.
• Develop skills in operating, calibrating and troubleshooting all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Skills

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

Procedural Assistance

Patient Education

Equipment Operation and Troubleshoot

Critical Thinking

Taking Initiative

Problem-solving

Health Language Fluency

Communication and Collaboration

Education

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

ACLS required prior to on-call

Job description

Intermountain Health Saint Vincent Regional Hospital is seeking a CV Invasive Specialist in Training to support our cardiovascular team during catheterization procedures, under RN supervision and mentor guidance. The role emphasizes careful technique, patient safety, and collaboration in a high-volume cath lab environment.

The position is PRN, located in Billings, MT, with labs including cath, EP, vascular suites and a hybrid room; responsibilities cover pre/post procedure prep, patient