Cardiovascular Lab Specialist Registered- Cath Lab

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced cardiovascular invasive lab professional to join our team in a demanding clinical environment. You will plan, provide, and document patient care for invasive procedures and support physicians with informed clinical judgment.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient information accuracy, participating in professional development, and ensuring lab readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have documented competency in interpretation of EKG and hemodynamics.
• Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a health science program is required.
• RCIS/RCES/IBHRE certification within 24 months of hire and remains in active status; CPR/BLS is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and documents care for cardiovascular invasive labs patients per physician orders and policies.
• Operates, monitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patient information.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of reported lab data; report variances to physician and address them.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance for invasive lab equipment.
• Conduct daily room QCs and prepare rooms/equipment for procedures; manage inventories and supplies.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Hemodynamics

Cath lab experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in health science

Tools

RCIS/RCES/IBHRE certification

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

• Plans, provides, and documents care of cardiovascular invasive labs patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures; uses professional clinical judgment in assisting the physician to plan the care for the patient based on the assessment of the patient's diagnosis, needs and response to care.


• Operate, monitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patient information.


• Meets challenges of case volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes; works in an organized and timely fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient and efficacious patient care.


• Ensures quality and accuracy of reported laboratory data; reports variances to physician and ensures that variances have been addressed; ensures all recorded data is accurate and makes corrections as needed.


• Operates, inspects, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance for variety of invasive lab equipment; effectively operates all devices utilized in procedures; initiates maintenance or service request for equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning.


• Performs daily room QCs and notifies appropriate people of variances; prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and each procedure; ensures that stock on hand is sufficient to accommodate routine daily case volumes; conducts in-room inventory and supply management; is aware of and stores all patient care products according to established regulations and standards.


• Documents, retrieves and verify data necessary for patient records.


• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings; support the development of other staff and formal learners.


• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities activities.


• Adhere to standards including but not limited to unit and Navicent Health policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.


• Serves as resource for others in use of advanced skills and collaborates with team to individualize the plan of care.


• Actively participates in at least one Leadership or Quality Committee within the invasive areas


• Serves as expert resource for performing and teaching others in any of the following innovative modalities: EP mapping systems, Percutaneous Valves, Ventricular Assist Devices (future technology considerations can be added that require significant training and proficiency to master and represent programs unique to DUHS)


• Demonstrates mastery of complex and varied procedures within the invasive Procedural Categories A, B, and C. (NOTE: The contents of these Procedural Categories should be referenced as an appendix for each lab area).


• Mentors’ others in complex and varied procedures within the invasive procedural areas.


• Other related duties as required.

Major Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and documents care of cardiovascular invasive labs patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures; uses professional clinical judgment in assisting the physician to plan the care for the patient based on the assessment of the patient's diagnosis, needs and response to care.


• Operate, monitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patient information.


• Meets challenges of case volumes and patient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes; works in an organized and timely fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient and efficacious patient care.


• Ensures quality and accuracy of reported laboratory data; reports variances to physician and ensures that variances have been addressed; ensures all recorded data is accurate and makes corrections as needed.


• Operates, inspects, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance for variety of invasive lab equipment; effectively operates all devices utilized in procedures; initiates maintenance or service request for equipment that is damaged or malfunctioning.


• Performs daily room QCs and notifies appropriate people of variances; prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and each procedure; ensures that stock on hand is sufficient to accommodate routine daily case volumes; conducts in-room inventory and supply management; is aware of and stores all patient care products according to established regulations and standards.


• Documents, retrieves and verify data necessary for patient records.


• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings; support the development of other staff and formal learners.


• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities activities.


• Adhere to standards including but not limited to unit and Navicent Health policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.


• Serves as resource for others in use of advanced skills and collaborates with team to individualize the plan of care.


• Actively participates in at least one Leadership or Quality Committee within the invasive areas


• Serves as expert resource for performing and teaching others in any of the following innovative modalities: EP mapping systems, Percutaneous Valves, Ventricular Assist Devices (future technology considerations can be added that require significant training and proficiency to master and represent programs unique to DUHS)


• Demonstrates mastery of complex and varied procedures within the invasive Procedural Categories A, B, and C. (NOTE: The contents of these Procedural Categories should be referenced as an appendix for each lab area).


• Mentors’ others in complex and varied procedures within the invasive procedural areas.


• Other related duties as required.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• RCIS, RCES, or IBHRE certification within 24 months of hire and remains in active status Basic Life Support Certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months of employment

Education Required

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a health science program (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).

Work Experience Required

• Must have documented competency in interpretation of EKG and hemodynamics. Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred. Allied health professional experience in cardiology preferred

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer, and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person, over the phone or in meetings. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.