CV Invasive Specialist

MedCadre Inc; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Golden, CO seeks a Radiologic Technologist to support the cardiac catheterization laboratory during invasive procedures. You will assist physicians, operate imaging equipment, and monitor images and events under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, sterile technique, maintaining unit stock, and documenting daily progress and discharge data. Shift is 7:00–17:30 on weekdays with on-call weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years of Cardiology/Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Certifications required within 18 months of hire (ARRT/RCIS/RCES or equivalent).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Fluoroscopy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment and monitor/document images and events.
• Assist physicians in radiological imaging and act as scrub assistant, maintaining sterile conditions.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and pre/post expectations.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and stock levels for complex interventions.
• Complete daily, progress and discharge documentation; document productivity.
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives; identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Invasive CV Procedures

Radiological Imaging

Cardiac and Vascular Procedures

Scrub Assistant

Maintaining Sterile Conditions

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

• Provides technical support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides patient care under the supervision of the RN.
• Assists physicians in radiological imaging of cardiac and vascular procedures, acts as scrub assistant, maintaining sterile conditions during clinical procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment and works in the control room monitoring and documenting procedure images and events.
• Educates patients and families regarding the procedure and about the expectations of the procedure.
• Teaches patient and family about pre and post procedure physical conditions.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit. Maintains appropriate stock levels for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.
• Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills & Experience:

• N/A

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab is preferred.

Required Skills ['INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES', 'RADIOLOGICAL IMAGING', 'CARDIAC AND VASCULAR PROCEDURES', 'SCRUB ASSISTANT', 'MAINTAINING STERILE CONDITIONS']

Additional Skills ['IMAGING EQUIPMENT', 'PATIENT CARE', 'CLINICAL PROCEDURES', 'DAILY, PROGRESS AND DISCHARGE DOCUMENTATION', 'PRODUCTIVITY INFORMATION', 'QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVES', 'CARDIOLOGY/CATH LAB EXPERIENCE']

Education Requirement

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education:

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Registered ARRT is required or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist RCIS is required within 18 months of hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist with CV specific certification or RCIS or RCES required.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
• Fluoroscopy Certification.
• Radiation badges need to be supplied by the vendor.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• N/A

Certifications & Licenses ['Registered ARRT', 'Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist RCIS', 'Registered Respiratory Therapist with CV specific certification', 'RCIS', 'RCES', 'BLS - American Heart Association', 'ACLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association']

Languages [{'code': 'en', 'canSpeak': True, 'canWrite': True, 'canRead': True}]

Minimum Degree Required

Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Schedule Notes

• Shift: Monday - Friday 0700-1730 - 4 days
• On Call: On-call weekdays and weekends
• Experience/Skills: Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab Preferred Neurovascular experience Preferred
• Certifications (one of the following): ARRT: (one of the following): ARRT- Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) ARRT-Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) CCI- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) CCI-Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) RCIS or RCES designations both require the following in addition: Fluoroscopy Operator Registration REQUIRED for RCIS and/or RCES https://fs20.formsite.com/HMWMD/fluoroscopy/index
• BLS (AHA) Required
• ACLS (AHA) Required
• Radiation badge to be provided by the supplier

Reason: Vacancy