Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registered

Dept: Cardiac Cath Lab

Hours per pay period: 80

Schedule: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Position Summary

Conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary‑functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results. Follows department policies and protocols.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates, and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
• Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
• Prepares and positions patients for testing.
• Obtains and records patient identification, medical history, and test results.
• Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
• Ensures proper functioning.

Qualifications

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• OR
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within six months of hire/transfer.
• BLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans