Cardiovascular Tech, KSMC (40, variable)

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for additional certification

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated professional to assist in cardiac and vascular procedures. The role involves direct responsibilities for patient preparation, monitoring our diagnostic tests, and performing essential interventions under the guidance of credentialed providers. Candidates should possess relevant training and hold certifications in cardiac care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment that emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist training program or equivalent education.
• At least two years of experience in an Interventional Cath Lab Environment.
• Licensed with required certifications within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist credentialed providers in cardiac procedures.
• Prepare and position patients for invasive procedures.
• Administer medications under supervision.

Skills

Cardiac arrhythmia recognition

Patient assessment

Interventional procedures

Basic and advanced life support

Analytical skills

Education

Completion of accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist training program

Tools

IVUS machine

Site Rite ultrasound machine

Hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Assists credentialed provider with all diagnostic interventional and therapeutic procedures within the cardiac and vascular laboratory environments. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects KPNW mission and philosophy goals. Works under direct supervision of a credentialed provider.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies. Prepares and positions patients for invasive procedures. Assists cardiovascular tests and records patients hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments. Manages patient arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices. Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots Intra Aortic Balloon Pump when required. Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms and alerts credentialed provider and other team members during procedures and according to protocol. Administers intra‑coronary and/or intra‑arterial medications under direct supervision of the physician. Prepares and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique for testing. Prepares, maintains, and operates hemodynamic and monitoring equipment. Starts and maintains IV‑with appropriate training and certification. Familiarity with use of IVUS machine and Site Rite ultrasound machine. Performs basic and advanced life support when required, including defibrillation.
• Maintain proficiencies to perform point of care tests on lab equipment such as activated clotting time (ACT), oxygen saturations, and arterial blood gases (ABG). Performs patient teaching of procedures. Works on call and is required to respond on‑site within 30 minutes of call. Restocks supplies, maintains clean work area; file room work area. Actively performs quality assurance functions; troubleshoots equipment problems and initiates vendor service call. Assist with transportation of patients.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Successful completion of an accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist training program or two (2) years education in an allied health science such as nursing, respiratory therapy, radiographic technology, or emergency medicine technology and possess comparable work experience with at least two (2) years recent on the job training in an Interventional Cath Lab Environment.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Vascular Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiac Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Able to comply with thirty (30) minute call‑back to the facility when on call for emergencies.
• Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient condition and to perform hemodynamic calculation for diagnosis of heart disease.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years recent interventional cath lab experience.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for Cardiovascular Labs, or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) for Electrophysiology.

Notes

• Fair Share call