Cardiology - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

EGA Associates, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) to support cardiac catheterization and EP lab procedures in DC. The role involves scrubbing, patient prep, and direct procedural support under physician supervision.

Ideal candidates hold RCIS certification and have hands-on experience with hemodynamic monitoring, ECG/defibrillator systems, and fluoroscopy. On-site role with focus on patient safety and efficient case flow.

Qualifications

• Must have RCIS certification by CCI.
• Experience in cardiac catheterization and/or EP labs.
• Ability to scrub in and support cath procedures including PCI, stents, EP studies.
• Experience prepping patients for sterile procedures (prep and draping).
• Proficient in managing hemodynamic monitoring, ECG/defibrillator systems, fluoroscopy, data storage.
• Circulate and monitor cases, assist with infection control, radiation safety, supply management and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and provide direct support to cardiac catheterization procedures (e.g., angiography, PCI, stenting).
• Prepare patients for sterile procedures, including prepping and draping.
• Manage hemodynamic monitoring systems and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Circulate and monitor cases; document data in Mac Lab.
• Assist with infection control, radiation safety, and supply management.
• Provide patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

EP lab experience

Circulation & monitoring

Patient prep & draping

Radiation safety

Infection control

Data entry (MacLab)

Patient safety

Communication

Education

RCIS certification (CCI)

Tools

Mac Lab

Fluoroscopy equipment

ECG systems

Defibrillator systems

Radiation equipment

Job description

Board Certification:

General Requirements:

• All CVTs work under the general supervision of a Cardiology physician, or other medical officers. The technologist may be required to devise non-standard positioning or equipment set-ups.
• AHA BLS & ACLS

Specific Requirements:

• With experience working in cardiac catheterization and or electrophysiology (EP) labs.
• Must have certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
• Can scrub in and provide direct support to cardiac catheterization procedures including but not limited to coronary and peripheral angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, stenting, angioplasty, atherectomy, intravascular ultrasound, pacemaker and defibrillator insertion, and EP studies and ablation procedures.
• Must have experience preparing patients for sterile procedures, including prepping and draping.
• Must be able to manage and troubleshoot hemodynamic monitoring systems, ECG and defibrillator systems, fluoroscopic X-Ray equipment, and data storage systems.
• Must be able to circulate and monitor cases, entering data into Mac lab. Provide support for infection control, radiation safety monitoring, supply management and ordering, and case scheduling.
• Other duties within the scope of CVT practice as assigned.
• Appropriate dress, lab coat and/or scrubs.
• ID badge must be worn at all times while on station.
• Maintains courteous customer service skills toward patients, visitor and staff.
• Secures patient's confidence and cooperation.
• Operates ionizing and/or sealed source radiation equipment.
• Calculates and maintain records of therapeutic and cumulative doses
• Receives patients by checking name, social security number or date of birth and explaining the procedures to be performed per the request and assessment.
• Archiving and documentation of procedure and other pertinent information.
• Image annotation, evaluation, labeling and image quality for optimal demonstration of anatomic region, pathology and exam completeness for timely interpretation.
• Exam protocol, including patient positioning and image display.
• Evaluation of requisition or medical record
• Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients during the radiographic procedures.
• Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
• Practice standard precautions assures the cleanliness of the room, and re-stocks supply cabinet at the end of the tour.
• Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patients.
• Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient's information.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Check equipment for working conditions prior to patient's examination. Notifies the supervisor of any equipment problems.
• Greet patients arriving in the department and may assists in scheduling appointment, verifying appointment, and or answering the phone and providing general information as needed or requested.
• Calls down scheduled in-patients for examination.
• Remains on duty until relieved by the next shift of employees.
• Report for duty on time or call your supervisor to report absence/tardiness no later than one hour before the beginning of the tour scheduled.
• Selects technical factors and appropriate protocols using established criteria.
• CVTs may be asked to take call for 24/7 coverage in the event of off-duty urgent cases.
• On-call could be required and would have 5 minutes to respond to call and 30 minutes to be on- site