CV Invasive Specialist

CV Invasive Specialist

Are you passionate about advancing cardiovascular care and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives? Join Intermountain Health as a CV Invasive Specialist, where you'll work alongside a highly skilled cardiac team in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. In this role, you'll perform advanced cardiovascular catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, utilizing your technical expertise, critical thinking skills, and independent judgment to support life-changing interventions. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, contribute to procedural excellence, and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. At Intermountain Health, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to helping people live the healthiest lives possible. We invest in our caregivers through professional development, innovative technology, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Bring your expertise. Advance cardiovascular care. Transform lives. Apply today!

The Cardiovascular Laboratory is a fast-paced, high-acuity procedural environment that provides diagnostic and interventional cardiac, structural heart, and electrophysiology services.

Team members are expected to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, technologists, and other caregivers while providing exceptional patient care before, during, and after procedures. Cross-training and professional growth are encouraged to support the needs of the department.

This position is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours/week). Standard operational hours are Monday through Friday, from 0700–1730. The position participates in the on-call program. Candidates must be able to respond within 30 minutes when assigned call responsibilities.

Incumbent may be hired on as a level II or III, depending on experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all of the duties of the CV Invasive Specialist I.
• 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 new CVIS I staff; teach, coach, mentor, and provide direct supervision as a defined preceptor.
• Provide staff education in Skills Day Workshops.
• Train staff (e.g., using specialized equipment, improving procedural techniques).

Skills:

• Instructional Design and Delivery
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Procedural Assistance
• Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
• Critical Thinking
• Taking Initiative
• Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• Communication and Collaboration
• Mentorship

Level II Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• ACLS certification for adult must be obtained 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

Level III Minimum Qualifications:

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• PALS certification for children's hospitals or ACLS certification for adult. New hires must obtain within 6 months of start.
• Currently registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or passed the CEPS exam (EP only).
• Recommendation by Medical Director, Interventional Lead Cardiologist, or EP Program Director.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all CVIS II job duties without supervision. Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced interventional techniques or EP mapping and pacing applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Applicants with the following experience are preferred:

• Cardiac catheterization procedures
• Electrophysiology procedures
• Structural heart procedures
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Moderate sedation
• Scrub, monitor, and circulator roles
• Emergency response
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

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 St George Regional Hospital

Work City: St George

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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

$43.09 - $66.47

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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