Cardio Invasive Specialist - Electrophysiology

Cardiovascular Lab Support

Provide technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Lab. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Assist with patient assessment, monitoring, procedural support, and equipment operation while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to efficient laboratory operations and support a positive, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes. Sign-on bonus and relocation available for those who qualify.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform scrub, monitoring, recording, and, when qualified, circulating responsibilities in a variety of cardiovascular specialty areas.
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant patient care.
• Monitor patient status and procedural data, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality patient care and respond to emergent situations.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, radiation safety, and departmental performance goals.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, staff training, and onboarding activities.
• Participate in continuing education, departmental meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate Level:

Experience

• Cardiovascular procedural, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, EMS, or other related clinical experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) certification required; or must be registered and actively pursuing certification.
• For RCIS positions, candidates must be registered for the RCIS examination within eighteen (18) months of hire and obtain certification within two (2) years of hire.
• For Electrophysiology (EP) positions, candidates must be registered for the RCES examination within thirty (30) months of hire and obtain certification within three (3) years of hire.

Intermediate Level:

Education

• Associate degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedicine, Surgical Technology (minimum one-year certificate program), or a related healthcare field required.
• Three (3) years of additional directly related cardiovascular experience may be substituted in lieu of the required degree.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Experience performing scrubbing, circulating, hemodynamic monitoring, and procedural recording/documentation preferred.

Senior Level:

Education

• Associate degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedicine, or a related healthcare field required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program may be accepted.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly related cardiovascular experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or related cardiovascular procedural experience preferred.
• Experience with scrubbing, circulating, hemodynamic monitoring, and procedural documentation preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) certification required.
• ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• PALS certification required within six (6) months of hire for designated positions.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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