Cardiovascular Lab Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO seeks a Cardiovascular Lab Specialist to assist physicians in performing specialized cardiovascular procedures, including catheterizations, pacemaker/defibrillator implantations, IABP support, and EP studies.

The role demands precision, teamwork, and adherence to high clinical standards. You will document patient status, intervene when needed, and contribute to teaching and sharing knowledge with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• Graduate of a diploma, associate or baccalaureate program in health science or invasive cardiovascular technology.
• For Utah only, an associate's degree is not required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.
• Must obtain within 18 months: RCIS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or RCES, or ARRT with post primary certification of CardiacInterventional Radiography through the ARRT.
• Colorado Surgical Assistant License upon hire unless performing Surgical Assistant duties within the scope of another active Colorado license, certification, or registration.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra-aortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
• Evaluates and documents patient status and responds appropriately; intervenes/refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Reflects clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge/skills and exceeds essential job responsibilities per department standards.
• Reflects commitment to continued learning and sharing knowledge with patients and coworkers.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient response by informing primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

RCIS/RCES/ARRT CardiacInterventional

Colorado Surgical Assistant License

High School Diploma/GED

Education

Health science or invasive cardiovascular technology diploma/associate/bachelor

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiovascular Lab Specialist, you will effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular procedures, ensuring precision and optimal patient outcomes.

Every day you will support diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, pacemaker/defibrillator implantations, intra-aortic balloon pump operations (IABP), and electrophysiology studies, leveraging your expertise in these critical procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced technical proficiency in specialized cardiovascular procedures, a meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with physicians in a high-stakes clinical environment.

• Effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intraaortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
• Evaluates and documents patient status and responds appropriately; intervenes/refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Reflects clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge/skills and exceeds essential job responsibilities per department standards.
• Reflects commitment to continued learning and sharing knowledge with patients and coworkers.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient response by informing primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• A graduate of a diploma, associate or baccalaureate academic program in health science or graduate of a programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology
• FOR UTAH ONLY Associate's degree is NOT required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
• Must obtain within 18 months: RCIS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Or RCES, Or ARRT with post primary certification of CardiacInterventional Radiography through the ARRT
• Colorado Surgical Assistant License upon hire unless performing Surgical Assistant duties within the scope of another active Colorado license, certification, or registration (required for Colorado employed staff only)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire

Preferred

• Experience in invasive cardiovascular technology.
• Cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedural experience.

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more.