Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) to support cardiac cath lab procedures and cardiovascular testing. You will monitor data, prepare reports, explain procedures to patients, and ensure equipment readiness and safety.

The role requires maintaining meticulous records and complying with Joint Commission standards. The position requires an allied health degree or RCIS eligibility, 1 year of acute care experience, and BLS certification; RCIS/ RICS

Qualifications

• Associated degree in allied health field or BS in health science; RCIS registry eligible.
• One year of allied health experience in an acute care setting or registry eligible RCIS.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiac catheterization and other cardiovascular testing.
• Monitor, analyze, and document data during procedures; alert physician to abnormalities.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepare diagnostic reports for physician interpretation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cardiology equipment; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Allied health degree / RCIS eligibility

RICS certification (CCPI)

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Working under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed, conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity and similar tests. Maintains equipment, records test results. Follows department policies and protocols.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

1. Works under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed.

2. Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.

3. Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

4. Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.

5. Observes gauges, records and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.

6. Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.

7. Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.

8. Prepares and positions patients for testing.

9. Obtains and records patient identification, medical history and test results.

10. Checks, tests and maintains cardiology equipment making minor repairs when necessary to ensure proper operation.

11. Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

12. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.

13. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

14. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate degree in allied health field; or bachelor’s of science degree as health science; or enrolled in an associate degree allied health program with a graduation date within six months and registry eligible RCIS.
• One year of current allied health experience in an acute care setting or registry eligible RCIS.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• Recent cardiac cath lab or special procedures experience.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RICS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Note: Non-registered cardiovascular technologist is strongly encouraged to obtain registration.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26011487
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.