Cardiac Invasive Specialist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) employer match

Generous PTO

Career development & CE opportunities

Health savings accounts & flexible FS

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Cardiac Invasive Specialist to support a varity of invasive procedures in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs. You will prepare patients, update line access, and assist physicians as the first assistant during interventions.

The role requires an Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related, RN licensure, and 1+ year of cath lab experience. CPR/ACLS certification is required, with call shifts expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or related areas (Interventional/Cardiovasc Lab, OR, Endoscopy).
• Registration or Registry Eligible with the National Board for Cardiovascular Testing preferred; CPR/ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for invasive procedures and monitor status.
• Assist physicians during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures; act as first assistant.
• Inserts/removes arterial and venous lines; assists with vascular closure devices.
• Record hemodynamic data and maintain equipment and supplies; communicate findings to team.

Skills

Cardiac Catheterization

First Assistant

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

Vascular Access

Communication Skills

Education

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Job Description - Cardiac Invasive Specialist (2606003827)

Job Description

Cardiac Invasive Specialist - 2606003827

Description

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, clinically and technically assists physicians before, during and after a variety of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and special procedures laboratories. Prepares patient for procedures and monitors patient status. Inserts and removes arterial and venous lines. Functions as the first assistant to the physician during the invasive procedure. Assists with wire handling, catheter advancement, x-ray controls and equipment preparation. Removes vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery and/or vein as well as deploys designated vascular closure devices. Records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various hemodynamic/physiological calculations. Maintains equipment, supply inventory and medical inventory. Participates as a team member including providing detailed report to nursing units regarding the patient and procedure. Assists in other general duties that are necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success of the Cardiovascular Institute within the DMC.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Associate's degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 2. Minimum one year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Special Procedures, Operating Room, Endoscopy, externship experience in Cardiac Catheterization
3. 3. Registration or Registry Eligible with the National Board for Cardiovascular Testing preferred
4. 4. Experience as a first assistant in an interventional cardiac laboratory preferred.
5. 5. BCLS and ACLS Certification.
6. 6. Call Shifts Required

Skills Required

1. 1. Analytical ability to interpret data from a variety of cardiovascular tests, to monitor data, to develop treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, and to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable. Ability to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service policies and procedures. Considerable degree of independent judgment for continuous monitoring and appropriate response to changes in patient conditions.
2. 2. Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information. Some discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised within the unit or function and occasionally on an interdepartmental or interfunctional basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area is necessary.
3. 3. Technical knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures including knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and disease, arrhythmia identification and cardiac pharmacology. Must be able to discriminate electrocardiographic and hemodynamic components as well as catheter location on oscilloscopes and monitors.
4. 4. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to accurately assist during procedures and to advise physician and nursing staff of patient status.
5. 5. Current knowledge of CPR, ACLS and sterile technique.
6. 6. Requirement to be competent by assigned physician proctor for vascular sheath insertion and closure device deployment within 6 months of hire

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

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