RCIS

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley seeks a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) to provide high-quality care for patients undergoing invasive cardiovascular procedures, including catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, and EP studies. You will assist physicians, explain procedures, and ensure patient safety with precise hemodynamic monitoring and aseptic technique.

The role requires RCIS or RCES or ARRT interventional radiography credentials, BLS, ACLS within six

Qualifications

• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate program in health science or invasive cardiovascular technology.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required on hire or within six months of hire.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI; OR RCES; OR RRT with post-primary Cardiac Interventional Radiography certification through ARRT.
• Surgical Assistant License or equivalent licensure on hire unless SA duties are covered by another Colorado license (Colorado staff only).

Responsabilités

• Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures including catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, IABP operation, and electrophysiology studies.
• Explain procedures to patients and position x-ray equipment for optimal imaging.
• Monitor and record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data; ensure safe radiologic practices.
• Provide scrub assistance using aseptic technique and manage blood samples.
• Provide post-procedure instructions and follow-up guidance to patients.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and uphold care standards.

Connaissances

RCIS certification

ACLS

BLS

Formation

Health science degree or invasive CV tech program

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), you will provide quality care to patients undergoing invasive procedures, effectively assisting physicians in highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, IABP operation, and electrophysiology studies. Every day you will explain procedures to patients, position x-ray equipment for optimal imaging, utilize and monitor safe radiological practices, and meticulously monitor/record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data. You will also perform scrub assistance using aseptic technique, manage blood samples, and provide follow-up instructions post-procedure. To be successful in this role, you will possess technical proficiency in invasive cardiovascular procedures, expertise in x-ray safety and operation, and meticulous attention to detail in patient monitoring, data entry, and aseptic technique.

• Effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intraaortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.


• Acute MI function of Circulator. Evaluates and documents patient status and responds appropriately; intervenes/refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient response by informing primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.


• Reflects clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge/skills and exceeds essential job responsibilities per department standards.


• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate care outcomes driven by an underlying curiosity & desire to know more.


• Accepts accountability for use of evidence to monitor and improve care based on regulatory and practice standards.

Job Requirements

Required

• A graduate of a diploma, associate or baccalaureate academic program in health science or Graduate of an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology also acceptable.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.


• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within six (6) months of hire.


• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI; OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES); OR RRT with post primary certification of Cardiac Interventional Radiography through ARRT.


• Surgical Assistant License; State of employment Assistant License or Surgical Technologist Certification upon hire unless performing SA duties within the scope of another active Colorado license, certification, or registration (required for Colorado employed staff only).

Preferred

• One (1) year of Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience


• Special procedures experience

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.