Cardiovascular Specialist

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Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Cardiovascular Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Aurora which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Cardiovascular Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Cath Lab Cardiovascular Specialist assumes responsibility for the routine care and maintenance of radiological equipment, in addition, assumes responsibility for quality patient care, maintenance of required cath lab competencies and assistance in all aspects of invasive, or non-invasive cardiac procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• At all times maintains a professional public image and attitude toward visitors, patients and co-workers, along with the Medical Staff. Shall be courteous, cooperative and use compassion and discretion with regard to patient's right to privacy. Also explains all procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
• Gives primary and critical patient care and administers necessary medications per doctor’s orders, per physician’s extender, while patient is in the lab. 
• Checks emergency cart and controlled medications and documents per department guidelines.
• Assigned procedures are performed according to TMCA policy, procedure and guidelines to include:
• In a scrubbing, monitoring or circulating capacity assists physicians with percutaneous or cut-down procedures done in The Medical Center of Aurora, South Campus.
• Operating equipment necessary to the implementation of all procedures in routine, or emergency situations.
• Starts IV infusion lines per physician order.
• Maintains adequate records and procedure log data colection.
• Recognizes basic EKG rhythms.
• Assists in the education of patient’s pre, peri, and post-procedure.
• Completes assigned supply ordering. Evaluates stocking needs on a daily basis. Checks expiration dates on medications and on re-usable and disposable items.
• Practices radiation safety. Follows CHI and The Medical Center of Aurora, South Campus policies for fire, safety and infection control.
• Prepares and operates sophisticated radiographic equipment including x-ray table, camera, video recorders, ultrasound machine and pressure injectors.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule by working over-time, when needed and maintaining an on-call schedule, as assigned.
• Supports and participates in in-service education.
• Processes, files and stores films in accordance with CHI policies and procedures. 
• Performs clerical duties as assigned. (Example: patient charges, purchase orders, invoices, etc.)
• Assists in transferring patients to and from the Cath Lab for procedures.
• Reports to receiving nursing unit all specifics regarding procedure performed.
• Admits, assesses, recovers, discharges and follow-up Colorado Heart Institute outpatients, or physician available prn. 
• Completes special projects as assigned by Clinical Director.
• Addresses age-specific duties for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching, safety, privacy, disabilities, and patient support.
• Monitors and performs daily functions with constant consideration to infection control.
• Performs corrective/protective actions regarding hazardous materials. Maintains current in the policies and procedures regarding safety issues in the department.
• Assists with quality assurance, or performance projects, as directed.

What qualifications you will need:

Licensure/Certification/ Registration:

• C urrent registration as Registered Radiology Technologist (RTR), or current certification as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or current certification as Registered Radiologist (ARRT).
• Current BLS & ACLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Education:

• Accredited RTR and/or RCIS training program. 

Experience:

• 2 years experience in interventional radiology procedures (RTR) preferred or 2 years experience in cardiovascular lab setting preferred (RCIS) or 2 years experience as a Registered Radiographer (ARRT) preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Available to fulfill the department requirements of being on-call for after hours emergency procedures and be with in the required thirty-minute response time.
• Provides safe and appropriate patient care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at NSMC.
• Displays appropriate judgment and problem solving skills. 
• Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.
• Has patient assessment knowledge and ability.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.