Radiology - Cardiovascular Invasive Tech

CV Invasive Specialist

Job Title: CV Invasive Specialist

Profession: Invasive Specialist

Specialty: Cardiology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Two years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training).

License: Currently registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).

Certifications: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), ACLS or PALS certification

Must-Have:

• Two years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all job duties without supervision.
• Demonstrated expertise in performing complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures or understanding of them.
• Proficiency in correlation with years of experience regarding electrophysiology procedures.
• Maintains at least 20 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year.
• Competent in basic coronary intervention (have completed skills pass off).

Description:

Participates in procedure room preparation and post-procedure turnaround. Makes hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations. Provides emotional support for patients and their family members. Assists in inventory control. Fosters teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians. Provides patient education and ensures patient comfort. Assesses and documents patient condition. Informs the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure. Understands and applies principles of x-ray generation and safety. Understands and demonstrates the correct operation of imaging equipment. Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech according to policies and procedures. May mix and administer some medications under the direction and supervision of the physician. Performs point of care testing and quality assurance. At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis. Provides for the thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events. Develops skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Maintains a complete knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options. Has a thorough knowledge of invasive diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques. Orients new staff. Teaches, coaches, and mentors and provides direct supervision as a defined preceptor. Provides staff education in Skills Day Workshops. Trains staff using specialized equipment and improving procedural techniques. Prepares for patient status changes related to procedural events. Takes immediate and appropriate action in response to when status changes occur.