Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registered

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

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to perform and assist in diagnostic tests in the Cardiac Cath Lab, monitor data, and support physicians during procedures.

Candidates must be RCIS/RCES or CVT graduate with RCIS/RCES within six months, and BLS; position is full-time, on-site with 7am–5:30pm hours and occasional on-call.

Qualifications

• RCIS or RCES certification required; CVT program graduates eligible with RCIS/RCES within six months.
• BLS certification required.
• Full-time, on-site Cardiac Cath Lab position in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, documents data; alerts physician to abnormalities.
• Explains testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation.
• Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for physician interpretation.
• Assists physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty.
• Conducts ECG, echocardiogram, stress tests and related cardiovascular tests.

Skills

Cardiac imaging monitoring

Patient communication

Safety protocols

Education

RCIS certification

RCES certification

BLS certification

Job description

Dept: Cardiac Cath Lab

Hours per pay period: 80

Schedule : 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Position Summary: 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

• 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.
• ensure proper functioning.

Required

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• OR
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within six months of hire/transfer.
• BLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003948
• Daily Work Times: 7am - 5:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes