Cardiology Interventional Technologist RCIS

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona, invites applications for Cardiology Interventional Technologist in the Cardiac Cath & EP Lab. You will scrub, circulate, and monitor during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures for adult patients, supporting up to 11,000 cases yearly.

The role requires 2+ years in a Cardiac Cath Lab, RCIS certification, BLS, and potentially ACLS, with a 3x12 schedule and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.
• BLS required.
• ACLS may be required depending on assignment.
• Must have successfully passed the RCIS exams.
• 2+ years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab in a hospital setting or meeting certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures to treat heart disease.
• Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and troubleshoot to maintain performance.
• Monitor ECG and pressure waves; record readings during procedures.
• Practice aseptic and sterile techniques and prepare instruments for cleaning.
• Maintain confidentiality and work under physician direction during procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing management and staff in an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RCIS exam

BLS

ACLS

Education

High school diploma/GED

Cardiovascular Invasive program

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Non-Invasive team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.

The Cardiac Cath & EP Lab at Banner Heart Hospital provides diagnostic and interventional Cardiac and Electrophysiology procedures to the adult patient population. With 5 Cardiac Cath rooms and 3 Electrophysiology rooms, we are a full-service cardiovascular lab providing minimally invasive care for coronary, peripheral, electrophysiology and structural heart patients.

We are a dynamic and fast paced environment so if you are looking for a and exciting career to continue your Electrophysiology experience you will want to apply for this job.

As a Cardiology Interventional Technologist, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that performs 11,000 procedures a year serving approximately 5,900 patients. The technologist is an integral part of the EP team and is responsible for many duties, including medical imaging responsibilities such as, scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during the procedure. The special procedure technologist is an active partner with the physician during the case and is essential to the procedure.

Work Schedule: Enjoy 3 12's between Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-7PM; Weekend, holiday and night call is required.

POSITION SUMMARY This position, under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures on patients. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal care treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of a qualified physician assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures to treat heart disease in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Performs/reviews a baseline patient evaluation as defined by scope of practice and facility. Evaluates patients’ response to diagnosis, interventional maneuvers and medications during procedures.
• Operates all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used for procedures efficiently. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance in area of operation. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to all safety policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and techniques, i.e. knowledge of normal and abnormal ECG rhythms and/or lead changes, various hemodynamic values, normal and abnormal pressures, ST elevation/depression. Monitors and records ECG and pressure waves during the procedures. Provides other aspects of patient care as needed.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques as well as universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the scope of practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• This position works under the direction of a physician.

Internal customers: Physicians, all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.
• BLS required.
• ACLS may be required depending on assignment.
• Must have successfully passed the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exams.
• May require national certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable.
• This position requires extensive clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2+ years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab in a hospital setting or meeting the requirements of certification board.
• The position requires the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the health care staff and patient.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

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