Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist, Cath Lab

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to provide direct and indirect patient care across the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures while cross-training across cath lab areas to meet patient needs.

Minimum qualifications include PA-appropriate certifications (RCIS/RCES/RT/CCT) and ACLS/BLS with cardiovascular experience.

Qualifications

• Specialized diplomas or certifications in cardiovascular science or radiology with cardiovascular experience.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral and structural heart procedures.
• Ability to adapt to change and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms with supplies and equipment; assist in positioning, prepping and draping patients.
• Monitor hemodynamic and physiologic parameters during procedures and respond to changes.
• Scrub, monitor, and circulate for diagnostic/interventional cardiac procedures; assist physicians.
• Remove arterial/venous sheaths using standard techniques and closures; ensure patient safety.
• Maintain inventory and promote cost-effective care; troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Know equipment location and operation; support cross-campus coverage as required.

Education

RCIS / RCES / RT / CCT certifications (PA) within stated timelines

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (PA)

BLS - Basic Life Support (PA)

Associate’s or higher in cardiovascular science (preferred)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to provide direct and indirect patient care across the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures while cross-training across cath lab areas to meet patient needs.

Minimum qualifications include PA-appropriate certifications (RCIS/RCES/RT/CCT) and ACLS/BLS with cardiovascular experience.