Cardiac Invasive Specialist Contingent Days

Job Description Cardiac Invasive Specialist Contingent Days View phone number on click.appcast.io) Facility Overview DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai‑Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai‑Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation. Summary Description Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Cardiac Invasive Specialist clinically and technically assists physicians before, during and after a variety of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and special procedures laboratories. The Specialist prepares the patient for procedures, monitors status, inserts and removes arterial and venous lines, functions as the first assistant to the physician during the invasive procedure, assists with wire handling, catheter advancement, x‑ray controls and equipment preparation, removes vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery and/or vein and deploys designated vascular closure devices. The Specialist records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various calculations, maintains equipment and supplies, and participates as a team member providing a detailed report to nursing units regarding the patient and procedure. The Specialist assists in other general duties necessary to provide quality patient care and promote the success of the Cardiovascular Institute within the DMC. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in Science with a major in Cardiovascular Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Special Procedures, Operating Room or Endoscopy. Registration or Registry Eligible with the National Board for Cardiovascular Testing preferred. Experience as a first assistant in an interventional cardiac laboratory preferred. BCLS and ACLS certification. Skills Required Analytical ability to interpret data from a variety of cardiovascular tests, monitor data, develop treatment plans with the attending physician, identify discrepancies, problems or issues, and obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable. Ability to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service policies and procedures and careful independent judgment for continuous monitoring and appropriate response to changes in patient conditions. Communication and interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information. Discretion is exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised within the unit or function and occasionally on an interdepartmental basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area is necessary. Technical knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures including knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and disease, arrhythmia identification and cardiac pharmacology. Must be able to discriminate electrocardiographic and hemodynamic components as well as catheter location on oscilloscopes and monitors. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to accurately assist during procedures and to advise physician and nursing staff of patient status. Current knowledge of CPR, ACLS and sterile technique. Requirement to be competent by assigned physician proctor for vascular sheath insertion and closure device deployment within 6 months of hire. Job Details Job Type: PT2Y Shift Type: Days Primary Location: DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io Join Our Team We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. 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