Pediatric Interventional Cardiology APN/PA – Cath Lab Lead

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

On-site gym

401k/403b plan

Job summary

Presbyterian Heart Group / Pediatric Cardiology seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Program in Albuquerque, NM. You will support catheterization procedures, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care for infants to young adults with congenital and heart diseases.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-procedure care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to expand access to advanced pediatric cardiovascular services

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider in New Mexico (or eligibility to obtain).
• Pediatric clinical experience or pediatric cardiovascular experience.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority as applicable by licensure.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-procedure evaluation and preparation for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Coordinate procedural scheduling, laboratory testing, imaging studies, and insurance authorizations.
• Assist with patient and family education regarding procedural indications, risks, benefits, alternatives, and recovery expectations.
• Support daily cathlab operations and communicate with multidisciplinary procedural teams.
• Perform comprehensive pre-procedure history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and manage patients before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and nursing teams regarding peri-procedural planning.
• Participate in post-procedure recovery assessments and discharge readiness evaluations.
• Monitor procedural outcomes and contribute to quality improvement and registry initiatives.
• Support outreach and referral development activities that expand access to pediatric interventional cardiology services.
• Conduct independent and collaborative APP clinic visits under physician co-management.
• Evaluate new and established patients with congenital and structural heart disease.
• Manage longitudinal follow-up for patients undergoing catheter-based interventions.
• Review and communicate diagnostic study results to patients and families.
• Adjust medications and treatment plans within APP scope of practice.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Skills

Pediatric interventional cardiology

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree (NP/PA)

Job description

Presbyterian Heart Group / Pediatric Cardiology seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Program in Albuquerque, NM. You will support catheterization procedures, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care for infants to young adults with congenital and heart diseases.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-procedure care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to expand access to advanced pediatric cardiovascular services