Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab CVIS II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health’s Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a CV Invasive Specialist II to support catheterization procedures with minimal supervision. The role requires RCIS or RCES (or ARRT-CI/VI or RN) credentials and involves invasive diagnostic and interventional work, patient education, and close collaboration with physicians.

You will scrub, circulate, and monitor in diagnostic and interventional cases, document procedural data, assist with hemodynamics, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers.
• PALS or ACLS as applicable; new employees must obtain within 3 months.
• Credentialing: RCIS/RCES or ARRT-CI/ARRT-VI or RN (relevant RN experience) preferred by March 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex diagnostic and interventional procedures; electrophysiology experience valued.
• Maintains at least 12 CME credits per year.
• Surgical Tech certification per state requirements.
• Fluoroscopy Operator Certification as required by Colorado law.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, circulate, and monitor in diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures.
• Complete procedure data entry; document imaging and hemodynamic calculations.
• Provide patient education and support; ensure patient comfort.
• Prepare for patient status changes and take action when needed.
• Orient and train staff; mentor as a preceptor; lead Skills Day Workshops.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Procedural Support

Equipment Operation

Critical Thinking

Initiative

Cardiopulmonary

Communication

Mentorship

Clinical Care

Education

BLS Certification

PALS/ACLS Certification

RCIS/RCES or ARRT-CI/ARRT-VI or RN qualification

CME Credits (12+/year)

Surgical Tech Certification

Fluoroscopy Operator Certification

Job description

Job Description

The CV Invasive Specialist II (CVIS II) performs duties necessary for catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail. The CVIS II performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment. The CVIS II assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required. Follows Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP) scope of practice or for Electrophysiology, the NASPE Standards of Professional Practice for the Allied Professional in Pacing and Electrophysiology. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES ) is required to pass medications.

Shift

4 hour shifts 0700-1730, no set day off during the week, on-call shifts

Essential Functions

• Perform all of the duties of the CV Invasive Specialist I.
  • Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around.
  • Develop specific knowledge with regard to invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies which includes assisting in inventory control. Develops specific knowledge of applications, proper use and deployment techniques including documenting hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations.
  • Provide patient education and emotional support for patients and their family members; ensure patient comfort. Foster teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians.
  • Develop knowledge specific to cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options. Assess the condition of the patient, document, and inform physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure.
  • Understand and apply principles of x-ray generation and safety. Understand and demonstrate the correct operation of imaging equipment.
  • May mix and administer medications under the direction and supervision of the physician (RCIS or RCES is required to pass medications). Pursuant to state laws.
  • At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis.
  • Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events.
  • Develop skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Perform point of care testing and QA.
  • Accountabilities: Scrub, circulate, and monitor in diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures according to scope of practice documents.
    Complete procedure data entry; acquire and process imaging studies, hemodynamic assessment and calculations, intra-procedure CathPCI registry requirements, and prepare procedural reports.
• Has a thorough knowledge of invasive diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Prepare for patient status changes related to procedural events. Take immediate and appropriate action when status changes occur.
• Orient and train staff; teach, coach, mentor, and provide direct supervision as a defined preceptor.
• Provide staff education in Skills Day Workshops.

Skills

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Procedural Assistance
• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
• Critical Thinking
• Taking Initiative
• Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• Communication and Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Clinical Care Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adults. New employees must obtain within 3 months of start.
• Beginning March 1, 2026 must be registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI only or RN (previous relevant RN experience required)
• Demonstrated expertise in performing complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures or demonstrated understanding and proficiency in correlation with years of experience with regards to electrophysiology procedures.
• Maintains at least 12 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year.
• Demonstrates clinical competence of CVIS/CVES skills evidenced by skills sign off
• Surgical Tech/Assistant Certification per state requirements
• Fluoroscopy Operator Certification as required in the state of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science program. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. or
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Respiratory Therapy program
• One year of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$43.09 - $66.47

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