Invasive cardiovascular technologist job description

Functions at an expert level in all aspects of the Invasive technologist role, assisting in procedures. Collaborates with Supply chain to ensure necessary equipment for advanced procedures. Involved in problem solving and calibration of monitoring equipment used during invasive cardiac procedures. Collaborates and assists department Leadership to ensure staff educational needs are met
**_*This role is eligible for up to $2,000 in Sign On Bonus*_**

**Accountability Objectives:**

Assists in a variety of special and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures. Assists the Cardiologist in the performance of all cardiac invasive procedures. Responsible for the operation of cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment and the preparation of supplies necessary for the procedure. Assists patients/families in achieving outcomes through evaluation and assessment of needs, education and participates in the delivery of care.

**Position Qualifications:**

**Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.**

**Education**

+ Graduate of an approved school of Radiology, Cardiovascular Technology or Nursing programs or equivalent.

+ A formal course in pharmacology during training is desirable.

**Licensure / Certification**

+ Current certification as a Cardiovascular Technologist with a specialty in invasive cardiology (CCI credentialing) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), preferred.

+ Current Basoc Life Support (BLS) certification.

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

**Special Skill / Aptitudes**

+ Good physical health in order to lift and position patients for procedures.

+ Must display scrubbing competencies to Medical Director and Cath Lab Manager on invasive procedures within the first year.

+ Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

**Experience**

+ Minimum of two years experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab (experience as an extern meets this requirement).

+ Experience in more complex interventional procedures preferred.

**Duties / Responsibilities:**

+ Assists/scrubs with the Cardiologist in the performance of invasive cardiac procedures.

+ Assists the Cardiologist in the performance of invasive interventional procedures. Assists the Cardiologist with the manipulation of guide wires, diagnostic catheters, balloon catheters, stent catheters and the inflation of balloon and stent catheters.

+ Required to inject pharmacological substances and contrast under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist.

+ Prepares patients for procedures by positioning patients and applying sterile technique to catheter insertion sites. Assists with monitoring patients condition during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and explains procedures to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation.

+ Involved in problem solving and calibration of equipment in order to achieve accurate technical factors based on patient's size, physical condition, and suspected pathology.

+ Prepares and operates complex radiology equipment in accordance with established techniques and routines: in doing so, he/she sets, adjusts, and manipulates electronic controls in order to obtain suitable radiographic exposure.

+ Unloads film cassettes, processes cine films to ensure diagnostic quality an d completeness, and takes additional films as needed.

+ Responsible for achieving arterial and venous hemostasis.

+ Assist in maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of patient and work areas. Reports operational, functional, and system equipment problems.

+ Participates in departmental in-service education and staff development activities; participates in a regularly scheduled on-call.

+ Provides relevant information for patient billing of room and equipment.

+ Knowledgeable of cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular diseases and hemodynamics. Monitors hemodynamic status in conjunction with Cardiologist and other health care workers.

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

+ Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

+ Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

+ In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.

+ In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.

+ In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.

+ In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.

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Job Ref

2206983

Category

Allied Health

Job Family

Imaging

Department

EP Lab

Schedule

Full-time

Facility

Community Heart & Vascular Hospital

8075 N Shadeland Ave

Indianapolis, IN 46250

United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

6:30 am - 5:00 pm (4 days a week) plus occasional Saturday call from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Occasional holidays from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

10 -12 late night commitments in an 8 week schedule

**Job Location**

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

**Job Duties**

+ The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist in the Cardiac Catheter Lab assists with the transportation of patients and the preparation and recovery of cath lab patients.

+ Completes specific data on admission data base and interprets basic rhythm strips.

**Experience**

Must have at least one year of cardiac catheter lab experience. Experience with EKG monitoring preferred. Role expectations are to scrub all procedures and assist in EP studies. Late team is required to stay past 5:00 pm to finish cases.

**Education**

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Paramedic license, Exercise Science degree, LPN license preferred.

**License**

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of employment into this role preferred.

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within three (3) years of employment into this role.

**Skills**

+ Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

+ Able to multi-task

+ Good written and verbal communication skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Must believe in a team concept

+ Ability to assist with the insertion of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump catheter

+ Ability to provide advanced patient care support

+ Ability to contribute to the assessment of the health status of patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab area as evidenced by timely and accurate reporting and documentation of patient data

+ Ability to start an IV saline lock

+ Ability to remove a sheath from the artery

+ Ability to assist physician performing a scheduled and/or emergent diagnostic left heart catheter with coronary arteriography

+ Ability to assist physician performing a scheduled intervention

**Testing**

+ Must be able to pass math and reading comprehension test at designated grade level

+ Completion of scrub and monitoring competencies

+ Operation and quality control of point of care testing - Activated Clotting Times, Blood Glucose

**Additional Information**

+ Ability to stand or walk while wearing protective equipment (lead aprons) for extended periods

+ Ability to visually observe patients and monitors, to use phones/pagers, and to communicate with patients and staff while performing duties requiring sterile technique

+ Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull, lift and work in cramped quarters

**Keywords**

Cardiac catheter; cardiovascular technologist

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Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures, the Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of specialized invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Essential Functions:

* Performs specialized & routine diagnostic & interventional radiology procedures.
* Assists qualified physicians in fluoroscopic & special x-ray examinations.
* Records, stores, retrieves, & analyzes data obtained during procedures.
* Monitors the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm & pressure, document & immediately communicates to the corresponding physician.
* Assists w/ procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic technique by self & members of the team.
* Provides imaging during procedures.
* Completes documentation, reports & data entry on computerized exams.
* Maintains & evaluates equipment, performs quality control tests, troubleshoots & performs minor repairs as needed.
* Sets-up, maintains & monitors IABP equipment.
* Acts as preceptor or assist in the training of new staff as well as functions as the department resource person.
* Identifies continuous quality improvement issues & assist w/ quality assurance program.
* Complies w/ requirements for being on off-hour stand-by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath labs or cadiac catheterization & interventional radiology procedures.
* Reports for call duty within defined time frames.
* Functions independently & autonomously when on stand-by duty.
* Demonstrates & applies knowledge in specialty area & takes responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills & abilities.
* Completes required continuous training & education, including department specific requirements.
* Complies w/ established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood & other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, & other hazardous substances.
* Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit.
* Performs hemodynamic & dysrhythmia monitoring & documentation of procedures, which may include, but is not limited to the following: Right heart cath, Left heart cath, Coronary angiography, Graft angiography, Pulmonary angiography, Menthegine provocation study, IHSS studies, Temporary pacemakers, Permanent pacemaker implantation, Intra-aortic Balloon insertion, Aortic stenosis studies, Valvuloplasties, Patent Foreman Ovale Closures, Intravascular Ultrasounds, Rotablations.
* Operates & troubleshoots hemodynamic computer systems including transducer balancing digital imaging transfer, storage, & retrieval systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate Hospitals & Physicians.
* Familiarity w/ the Crash Cart & the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR & defibrillation during a Code Blue situation.
* Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment.
* Weekly Fluoroscopy checks & radiation protection for the medical staff & Physicians.
* Responsible for monthly statistics & quarterly film badge rotation.
* Assists the RN w/ admission process; continuously monitors & assists the physician & RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiac cath & interventional radiology procedures.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.

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* $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible*

Basic Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED.
* Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
* Completion of sixteen (16) week training program in cardiopulmonary technology upon hire.
* Must possess current BLS, ACLS, and California Fluoroscopy Permit.
* Must possess a current CRT license.
* Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. nonionic).
* Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures.
* Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
* For a dedicated cath lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath and PCI, within six (6) months of hire.
* For a combo lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath, PCI and Interventional procedures, within six (6) months of hire.
* Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by employer.
* Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
* History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Wk1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00am-6:30pm; Wk2: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00am-6:30pm Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 06:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - EPS/AICD Center - 0206 Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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