Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

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

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care including assisting the physician in diagnostic and/or invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures. Provides cross campus coverage as needed. Cross trains for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area to meet department and patient needs.

Job Duties

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies and equipment. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
• Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during routine and complex cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; assesses changes and appropriately treats.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; documents and takes appropriate actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral, or structural heart procedures. Assists and anticipates the needs of the physician.
• Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including proper use of mechanical closure devices and manual compression.
• Utilizes standard work to maintain efficiency. Promotes cost-effective care through maintaining and monitoring appropriate use of inventory and par levels.
• Knows the location, operation, and care of equipment. Problem solves, trouble shoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.
• Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
• Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
• RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• 2 years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology.
• RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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