Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab

Cardio Invasive Specialist

Join our highly skilled Cardiovascular Services team and play a critical role in delivering life-saving cardiac care. As a Cardio Invasive Specialist, you will provide advanced technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Working alongside cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will assist with procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, and other specialized cardiovascular treatments. You will be responsible for preparing patients and equipment, monitoring patient status throughout procedures, operating specialized cardiovascular imaging and monitoring systems, and helping ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about cardiovascular care, and is committed to providing exceptional patient experiences during some of the most critical moments in a patient's healthcare journey. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes while working with cutting-edge technology and an expert cardiovascular team.

Sign-on and relocation for qualified candidates.

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:

• Perform technical and patient care functions in the Cardiovascular Laboratory during diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult cardiac patients.
• Independently function in the roles of Scrub Technologist, Monitoring/Recording Technologist, and, after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification, Circulator with medication and IV responsibilities.
• Anticipate procedural needs based on patient condition, cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, and procedural requirements to support safe, efficient case progression.
• Respond appropriately during emergent situations and provide critical support during urgent and life-saving interventions.

Procedures Performed:

• Diagnostic and interventional coronary angiograms
• Left Heart Catheterizations (LHC)
• Right Heart Catheterizations (RHC)
• Pericardiocentesis
• Valve studies
• Temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion and management

Advanced Technology & Equipment:

• ACIST
• OCT
• SHOCKWAVE
• ROTAPRO
• IVUS

Cross-Training & Professional Development:

• Opportunity to expand skills through training in the recovery and post-procedure care of noninvasive cardiovascular patients.
• Participate in orientation and training of new team members and serve as a clinical resource for staff.
• Function as a super user and subject matter expert for designated equipment, procedures, or emerging technologies.

Quality, Documentation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely procedural documentation within electronic health record and cardiovascular information systems.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, data collection, audits, and departmental performance metrics.
• Support compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain adherence to infection prevention, radiation safety, environmental, and patient safety standards.

Operations & Team Support:

• Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and overall readiness of procedure rooms.
• Support laser, radiation, wellness, and departmental safety initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepared procedural environment.
• Participate in department meetings, shared governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster positive working relationships with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Advanced Practice Expectations:

• Independently circulate, scrub, and record Adult Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology procedures.
• Develop and maintain competency in at least two additional specialty service areas, which may include:
• Electrophysiology (EP)
• Cardiac Devices
• Vascular Intervention
• Structural Heart
• Neuro Intervention
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Invasive Cardiovascular / Cardiopulmonary Technologist program, radiology, Respiratory therapy, EMS, or other Related healthcare degrees. 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. RCIS or RCES or must be signed up for RCIS test within 18 months of employment and obtained within 2 years of employment. RCES for EP must be signed up for test within 30 months of employment and obtained within 3 years of employment. ACLS (PALS is only required at Presbyterian Downtown) is required within the first 6 months.