Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 (Cath Lab)

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alexandria is seeking a Part-Time Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 to assist in examinations and ensure patient safety. The role requires certifications such as Basic Life Support and experience in cardiac/vascular sonography. Responsibilities include supporting physicians during procedures, documenting patient interactions, and maintaining equipment. The position also offers various health benefits, tuition assistance, and a focus on work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a hospital/healthcare environment performing cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Certification required upon start; active RTR registry preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited training program or equivalent 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in performing exams using standard protocols.
• Recognize clinical problems and take appropriate actions.
• Ensure rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Identify patients accurately for procedures.
• Maintain patient safety and care of equipment.

Skills

Clinical problem recognition

Effective communication

Injection technique for IV contrast

Patient safety practices

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography

Basic Life Support certification from AHA

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Inova Alexandria is looking for a dedicated Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist 2 to join the team. This role will be Part-Time 20 Hours Per Week.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules,

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile techniques as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcome, as evidence by exam results and patient satisfaction. Communicates effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physicians to ensure appropriate use.
• Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures.
• Correctly identifies patients and appropriate orders, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mismatched studies. Maintains active credential status by complying with continual education requirements. Attends at least 50 percent of QA conferences.
• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as demonstrated by risk management. Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions, as evidenced by documentation in the tracking system. Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment following established department policies to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

Additional Requirements

• Licensure - None required
• Certification - Basic Life Support from AHA upon start; American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Registered in one of the following: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Radiologic Technologist Vascular Interventional Radiology (RTR VI), Radiologic Technologist Cardiovascular (RTR CV) or Radiologic Technologist Cardiovascular Interventional (RTR CI) required. Unless at least 5 years of Interventional Radiology Tech experience with active RTR registry, OR a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience - One year of experience after acquiring registry in a hospital/healthcare environment in the performance of cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Education - Graduate of an accredited school/program of diagnostic medical sonography or five years of specialized

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.