Description
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Job Summary: -Participates in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around. -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 cath lab policies and procedures and scope of practice documents. -May mix and administer some medications under the direction and supervision of the physician. -Performs point of care testing and QA. -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 all 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 CVIS I staff. Teaches, coaches, and mentors and provides direct supervision as a defined preceptor. -Provides staff education in Skills Day Workshops. -Trains staff (e.g., using specialized equipment, improving procedural techniques). -Prepares for patient status changes related to procedural events. Takes immediate and appropriate action in response to when status changes occur.
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Skills
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Required Skills & Experience: -Two years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training). -Demonstrated proficiency in all CVIS I job duties without supervision. -Demonstrated expertise in performing complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures or demonstrated understanding. -Proficiency in correlation with years of experience with regards to electrophysiology procedures. -Maintains at least 20 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year. -Maintains at least 20 hours continuing medical education credits per year. -Must be competent in basic coronary intervention (have completed skills pass off). Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
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Required
INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
HEMODYNAMIC RECORDING
HEMODYNAMIC CALCULATION
HEMODYNAMIC INTERPRETATION
Additional
STAFF MENTORING
CORONARY INTERVENTION
PATIENT EDUCATION
IMAGING EQUIPMENT OPERATION
CIRCULATING TECH PROCEDURES
SCRUB TECH PROCEDURES
MONITORING TECH PROCEDURES
POINT OF CARE TESTING
QUALITY ASSURANCE
CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY
ANATOMIC ANOMALIES
INVASIVE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES
EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING
STAFF TRAINING
X-RAY SAFETY
PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Education
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Required Education: -Bachelor's degree in health science program. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. -Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program. -Passage of the CEPS exam (EP only). -Graduate of an accredited diploma or associate program in health science. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Currently registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES). -Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. -ACLS or PALS certification. If not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A
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Certifications & Licenses
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ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Languages
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English( Speak, Read, Write )
Minimum Degree Required
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Bachelor's Degree