Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: WPH Cardiac Catherization Lab_1 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI, ON CALL Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary Hours Per Pay Period: 0 Pay Rate/Range: $40.91 - $61.37 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Register Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is a health care professional working under the direction of an Invasive Cardiologist and Nurse Manager. Through the utilization of specialized equipment assists in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures resulting in accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.

The primary roles of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist include setting up imaging equipment, patient monitoring, procedure documentation and equipment circulator. They are a scrub assistant who works in an environment with the application of ionizing radiation for Cardiac, Electrophysiology, and other Vascular procedures.

Essential Functions

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Assists Invasive cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral catheterization procedures Performs patient preparation for cardiac/EP/peripheral procedures. Assist with patient care in the intra procedural and pre/post procedural setting Prepares procedure room for Cardiac, Electrophysiological, and Peripheral procedures Obtaining necessary equipment for procedure scheduled according to physician’s preference Assists Cardiologist in analytical calculations and interpretive measurements for diagnostic values Utilizes standards and guidelines for cost-effective patient care Knowledgeable in electrocardiogram and hemodynamic pressure tracing interpretation Provides assistance to Cath Lab patients in the inpatient setting, including sheath removal and groin management, transport, and troubleshooting of IABP.

Assist with electrophysiology procedures and device implants Preceptor for registered cardiovascular invasive specialist new hires and clinical internship students Proficient in reviewing and abstracting pertinent patient information before, during, and after procedures Records all procedural data in departmental log in an organized, accurate and complete manner.

Demonstrate proficiency in Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), IFR, RFR, OCT, and other additional catheter based imaging modalities Knowledgeable about different interventional balloons, stents, guide catheters, devices for Cardiac, Electrophysiology, and Peripheral procedures Responsible for management of inventory, ordering, maintaining par levels and submission of purchase requisitions Reports departmental supply needs to appropriate personnel.

Properly stores supplies and equipment, and discards used supplies according to infection control guidelines Maintain a steady inventory of surgical instruments, and equipment Transportation of used surgical instruments, and equipment to Central Sterile Processing Department upon completion of procedure in compliance to OSHA guidelines.

Performs and maintains quality control activities on designated equipment Inspects, and assures the departmental equipment is maintained in proper working order Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions, and operational problems promptly to manager Initiates requests for repairs and services with responsible person.

Assist with billing processes and charge audits Assists, prepares, and revise policies, and procedures Demonstrates flexibility in covering the staffing needs of the department by working all shifts and weekends as needed. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School or GED Required and Certificate Successful completion of scrub technician training program or hospital-based training program Required and Bachelor Degree Preferred A graduate of a certificate or degree program or post-secondary educational program in health science (includes but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing or paramedic/EMT), or Successful completion of scrub technician training program or hospital-based training program, or Successful completion of scrub technician training program or hospital-based training program.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, including on-call responsibilities. One-year scrub technician or cardiac technician experience preferred. CCI

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International RCIS/RCES Preferred ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• American Heart Association Upon Hire Required BLS Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association Upon Hire Required White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.