Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) / Electrophysiology (Per Diem)

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday 10 HR shift, no call, weekends or holidays.

CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST – RCES/RCIS

Work where every moment matters.

About Us

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one common goal: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the system’s second‑largest hospital.

HHC Offers

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents.
• Partnership with equipment manufacturers allowing for new equipment with state‑of‑the‑art features.
• On‑the‑job training in a teaching hospital that offers a great learning environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Free parking.
• Generous Paid Time Off, 401k with company match and so much more.

Summary

This position is an integral member of the EP Lab team, providing quality support care during electrophysiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room ensuring proper working equipment and adequate supplies.
• Reviews and validates patient and procedure information (e.g., patient medical record, verifies physician’s orders and patient consent), transports patients, prepares patient for procedure, etc.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures (including complex EP interventions) by monitoring vital signs and hemodynamics during the case.
• Performs scrub duties under direct supervision of the physician, sets up sterile environment and hands off instruments.
• Provides intra‑procedural patient care support such as maintaining patient comfort, positioning, monitoring vital signs, evaluating patient response to diagnostic or interventional EP maneuvers. Maintains RCES/RCIS Certification and functions under the certification guiding principles.
• Works with the team to maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
• Enters hemodynamic data into electronic medical records.
• Assists in emergency procedures by operating emergency equipment. Uses BLS techniques in emergent cases. Tests emergency equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement and continued quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education diploma. Associate or Baccalaureate degree in health science preferred.
• One (1) year full‑time work experience in Electrophysiology or invasive cardiology technology with specialty training (minimum of 800 clinical hours) in electrophysiology or interventional cardiology procedures. Two (2) years full‑time work experience in Electrophysiology with competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system.
• Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS) by CCI Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certified in Advanced Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of patient interaction and management including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age‑specific patient needs.
• Demonstrates familiarity and proficiency with the setup and operation of all equipment associated within cardiovascular catheterization and electrophysiology procedures performed at HHC.
• Ability to use professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting in procedures.

About St. Vincent’s Medical Center

St. Vincent’s Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care‑delivery system of more than 40,000 colleagues — in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise‑touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. St. Vincent’s remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, personalized care to the community.