Cardiac Invasive Specialist Tech II (PRN)

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Homewood, AL seeks a Cardiac Invasive Specialist (Tech) II Pool to perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures in cardiovascular settings. The role requires extensive experience in the cardiac catheterization lab, strong aseptic technique, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality results.

The ideal candidate brings RCIS/RCES or equivalent certifications, ARRT/RCIS timelines, and ongoing commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• RCIS or RCES certification required or in progress with plan to obtain.
• RRT/CRT from accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) license in state.
• Paramedic—NREMT-P with cardiac cath lab experience.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS; PALS may be required.
• 5 years Cardiac Cath Lab scrub experience.
• Must obtain RCIS within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate care while ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Assesses patient condition and age-specific needs.
• Educates patient about procedures, safety, and comfort.
• Accurately documents patient history and records.
• Positions patient/equipment to obtain high-quality images.
• Ensures radiation safety for patient and staff.
• Monitors physiological and hemodynamic status during procedures.
• Supports physician as scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
• Maintains aseptic technique and equipment readiness.
• Ensures timely case turnover and optimal workflow.

Skills

Cardiac care

Invasive procedures

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient education

Education

RCIS or RCES

RRT/CRT

R.T.(R) Radiography

NREMT-P Paramedic

RCIS certification within 24 months

BLS/ACLS/PALS

High school diploma or GED

5 years Cardiac Cath Lab Scrub Experience

Job description

Position Summary

Cardiac Invasive Specialist (Tech) II Pool

Baptist Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.A Brief OverviewPerforms diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Ensures that patient's education of procedure performed, needs, safety, and comfort are met while in their care.
• Acquires patient’s clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented. Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• When applicable, applies principals of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post procedure.
• Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training
• Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools and forms.
• Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care.
• Must perform at least one of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in quality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance.
• Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems or unit specific technologies.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Accountable for maintaining down time productivity.
• Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or will solicit supervisory input.
• Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• Works evenings, weekends, holidays and call as scheduled.
• May be required to work at any Baptist Health facility.
• Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
• The job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Assists with collection of QA data.
• Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management.
• Implement established procedures for BSI.
• Participates in the process to ensure that all OSHA, JCAHO, FDA regulations are adhered to within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• CVT—RCIS or RCES
• RRT or CRT: from an accredited respiratory therapy education program
• R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program
• Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab
• Able to meet all job duties of Invasive Specialist I
• Must meet unit specific performance competencies
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
• Must possess and maintain one of the following:
• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)— Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)— Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)— Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))— Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
• Paramedic— National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED

• Five (5) Years Cardiac Cath Lab Scrub Experience.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification.PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.

• Must obtain RCIS certification in 24 Months of hire .

Experience

• Five (5) Years Cardiac Cath Scrub Experience.

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