Cardiovascular Lab Specialist EP

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, Colorado, is seeking a full-time cardiovascular support professional for day shifts. You will troubleshoot recording equipment, assist physicians in catheterization and pacemaker procedures, and maintain compliant patient records per hospital standards.

The role requires BLS and ACLS certifications and experience in invasive cardiovascular technology, with opportunities for ongoing education and performance improvement involvement.

Qualifications

• Cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedural experience preferred.
• Experience in invasive cardiovascular technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.
• Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assists physicians in performing specialized cardiovascular procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra-aortic balloon pump operation, and electrophysiology studies.
• Evaluates and documents patient status, responds appropriately, and intervenes or refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge and skills, exceeding essential job responsibilities per department standards.
• Commits to continued learning and shares knowledge with patients and co-workers, demonstrating team player characteristics and punctuality.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate care outcomes driven by curiosity and a desire to know more.
• Accepts accountability for using evidence to monitor and improve care based on regulatory and practice standards.
• Effectively and safely uses equipment, time, personnel, and supplies to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Adapts to changing workload, patient needs, technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
• Maintains high skill level through participation in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attendance at 80% of staff meetings, providing on-call coverage outside of standard hours per department and facility policy.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Adjusts approach based on patient and family understanding of test procedures and deals with various personality types, ages, and levels of consciousness.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding (manual)

Computer (visual)

Education

Associate

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

7700 S BROADWAY

City

LITTLETON

State

Colorado

Postal Code

80122

Job Description

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.
• Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assists physicians in performing specialized cardiovascular procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra-aortic balloon pump operation, and electrophysiology studies.
• Evaluates and documents patient status, responds appropriately, and intervenes or refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge and skills, exceeding essential job responsibilities per department standards.
• Commits to continued learning and shares knowledge with patients and co-workers, demonstrating team player characteristics and punctuality.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate care outcomes driven by curiosity and a desire to know more.
• Accepts accountability for using evidence to monitor and improve care based on regulatory and practice standards.
• Effectively and safely uses equipment, time, personnel, and supplies to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Adapts to changing workload, patient needs, technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
• Maintains high skill level through participation in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attendance at 80% of staff meetings, providing on-call coverage outside of standard hours per department and facility policy.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Adjusts approach based on patient and family understanding of test procedures and deals with various personality types, ages, and levels of consciousness.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]

Education

• Associate [Preferred]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• Cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedural experience, [Preferred]
• Experience in invasive cardiovascular technology [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) [Preferred]
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) [Preferred]
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$29.57 - $55.01

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.