Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a full-time Cardiovascular Lab Support role to assist under a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist. You will monitor data, prepare diagnostic reports, and help in cardiac catheterization and related tests to evaluate cardiovascular function.

The position emphasizes patient instruction, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards within the cath lab. On-call responsibilities and shift hours apply.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in allied health; RCIS registry eligible.
• 1 year allied health experience in acute care or RCIS registry eligible.
• BLS and ACLS certification issued by AHA/ARC or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Under supervision of a cardiovascular invasive specialist and assists in data monitoring and documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for physician interpretation.
• Assists during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty.
• Performs and records electrocardiograms, echocardiograms and other cardiovascular tests as required.
• Maintains and calibrates cardiology equipment and ensures regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Patient communication

Documentation

Quality assurance

Equipment maintenance

Formation

Allied health degree or higher (RCIS registry eligible)

Outils

BLS/ACLS certification

Description du poste

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

• Works under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed.
• Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
• 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.
• Prepares and positions patients for testing.
• Obtains and records patient identification, medical history and test results.
• Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• 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 and ACLS certified if working Cardiac Cath Lab, CVU, ICU, Emergency Dept., Nursing Resource Pool, Ambulatory Surgery or Surgical Services. Certifications (BLS, ACLS, ALS, PALS) must be issued directly by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26012480
• Daily Work Times: 7AM - 530PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes