Cardiovascular Professional Main OR

IHA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Boise, ID is seeking a skilled Cath Lab team member to support diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures. You will work as part of the Regional Cath Lab Team, providing safe, efficient care and patient advocacy.

Travel between Boise and Nampa labs may be required, with documentation of care and strong collaboration with physicians and staff. The role emphasizes scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating during procedures, along with medication administration, patient education, and

Qualifications

• ARRT-RT, RCIS, or NBRC-RRT certification required at hire.
• Prior cath lab or radiology department experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• Additional SAHS certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, monitor, and circulate in the cath lab and assist physician.
• Prepare, administer and evaluate medications as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and procedures.
• Monitor ECG and hemodynamics during procedures.
• Ensure safety and protect staff and patients from radiation exposure.

Skills

ARRT RT

RCIS

RRT NBRC

Cath lab experience

BLS certification

Other SAHS certs

Job description

General Summary And Purpose

Performs duties in Cath Lab related to the following procedures: diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations, pacemaker/ICD insertion, coronary interventions including balloon pump insertion, PTCA’s, Atherectomy (Laser and Rotablator), Stent, IVUS, myocardial biopsy, peripheral angiography and interventions, pericardiocentesis, and other cardiology procedures as assigned. Functions as a member of the Regional Cath Lab Team to provide a safe, efficient environment. May require orienting, travel, working and call coverage between Boise and Nampa Cath Lab departments as needed. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of care provided. Serves as patient advocate. Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Employment Type

Full time

General Summary And Purpose

Performs duties in Cath Lab related to the following procedures: diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations, pacemaker/ICD insertion, coronary interventions including balloon pump insertion, PTCA’s, Atherectomy (Laser and Rotablator), Stent, IVUS, myocardial biopsy, peripheral angiography and interventions, pericardiocentesis, and other cardiology procedures as assigned. Functions as a member of the Regional Cath Lab Team to provide a safe, efficient environment. May require orienting, travel, working and call coverage between Boise and Nampa Cath Lab departments as needed. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of care provided. Serves as patient advocate. Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Skills, Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Must have one of the following:
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT),
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Prior experience as a staff member in a hospital cath lab or Radiology Department (Special Procedures) preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Essential Functions

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
• Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Performs all duties in the cath lab including scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating, which includes preparing and administering medications as directed by physician (Boise Only), performing and understanding digital imaging including dose and ensuring proper protection of staff and patient, ECG and Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosages and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and responds accordingly to needs of physician and patient.
• Communicates clearly with patients the purpose and extent of procedures.
• Contributes to the comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Participates in education of the patient based on assessed needs.
• Contributes to development and implementation of elements of a plan of care based on patient's needs.
• Communicates patient's current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).
• Prepares, administers and evaluates the effectiveness of medications (Boise Only).
• Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Advocates for the rights of patients.
• Collaborates with patients to provide nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication.
• Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.
• Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards and hospital policies into practice.
• Meets unit specific technical skills.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.