Description

American Traveler is hiring a CV Invasive Specialist (Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Technologist) with at least 2 years of invasive cardiovascular or electrophysiology experience, RCIS or RCES certification, and proficiency in complex diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Details

• Position is based in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting
• Procedures include complex diagnostic and advanced interventional cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures
• Serves as circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech per cath lab policies and scope of practice
• Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts per week
• On-call is required in addition to scheduled shifts
• Charting is performed in Epic

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience, not including academic or CVIS training
• Bachelor's degree in a health science program from an accredited institution, or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program
• One of the following certifications required: RCIS, RCES, ARRT-R, ARRT-CV, or ARRT-VI
• Current BLS (AHA) required; must not expire prior to assignment start
• Current ACLS (AHA) required; must not expire prior to assignment start
• Competency in basic coronary intervention required (skills pass-off completed)
• Radiation badge required
• Fluoroscopy Operator Registration is not required
• License required if applicable
• DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include procedure room preparation and post-procedure turnover, hemodynamic recordings and interpretations, patient assessment, and documentation of procedures and associated events
• May administer medications under physician direction and apply or remove sheaths to obtain hemostasis at procedure conclusion
• Performs point-of-care testing and quality assurance
• Applies principles of x-ray generation and safety and operates imaging equipment correctly
• Maintains at least 20 hours of CME credits per year
• Serves as a preceptor for new CVIS I staff, including teaching, coaching, mentoring, and direct supervision
• Provides staff education through Skills Day Workshops and training on specialized equipment and procedural techniques
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from any facility within this health system for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment