Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Cardiovascular invasive specialist to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will support diagnostic and interventional procedures across campus as needed and cross-train for related labs to meet department needs.

The role requires specialized cardiovascular science education and current certifications; ACLS/BLS compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Specialized diploma or equivalent in cardiovascular science or radiology with cardiovascular experience.
• RCIS/RCES/RT/CCT certifications must be obtained within stated timeframes.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required within specified days.
• Demonstrates critical-thinking and decisive decision-making in critical situations.
• Knowledge of diagnostic/interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral and structural heart procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room with all anticipated supplies and equipment.
• Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient.
• Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
• Performs haemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during procedures; assesses changes and responds.
• Scrubs, monitors, and circulates for diagnostic/interventional cardiac procedures.
• Assists the physician and maintains inventory and equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive decision making

Adaptability

Cardiology procedures knowledge

Education

Specialized Diploma in cardiovascular science

RCIS/RCES/RT/CCT certifications

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

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 Statement

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type

Onsite Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule

0730-1600 0830-1700 with on call

Department

1004-06125 Cardiac Cath Lab - Muhl

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.