Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS/CES) – EP Expert

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) / Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (CES) in Springfield, MA. The role involves scrubbing, assisting physicians, monitoring hemodynamics, and preparing patients for complex cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures.

You will participate in 24/7 call coverage and document procedural data. Required ACLS/BLS, CAC/CES experience preferred, and certification timelines apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited CVT or RT program is required as of 1/1/2023.
• Future employees must have graduated from an accredited CVT or RT program.
• ACLS certification is required, as is BLS.

Responsibilities

• Participates in team huddle/time-out and all aspects of the procedure.
• Acts as a first assistant during cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures.
• Maintains ACLS and Healthcare Provider BLS certifications.
• Operates and maintains diagnostic and therapeutic equipment under physician direction.
• Prepares patient for procedure in prep/recovery area and procedure room.
• Explain the process and reinforce patient teachings throughout the procedure.
• Sets up non-invasive monitoring (EKG, BP, Pulse Oximetry).
• Preps and drapes patients using aseptic techniques.
• Assist in advancing guide wires and catheters under fluoroscopic guidance.
• Obtains invasive hemodynamic data and blood samples as required.
• Injects contrast for angiography visualization of structures.
• Performs point-of-care testing and on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

Anatomy and physiology

Basic Computer skills

Dysrhythmia recognition

Education

CVT or RT program

Job description

Baystate Health seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) / Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (CES) in Springfield, MA. The role involves scrubbing, assisting physicians, monitoring hemodynamics, and preparing patients for complex cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures.

You will participate in 24/7 call coverage and document procedural data. Required ACLS/BLS, CAC/CES experience preferred, and certification timelines apply.