Providence, Rhode Island
White River Junction, Vermont
Durham, North Carolina
Morristown, New Jersey
Posted: 11-Apr-26
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 26006441
JOB SUMMARY
**$15,000 Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance available**
Shift - Monday - Friday, 7:00pm - 5:30 pm 4-10 hour shifts.
Call Required and work occasional weekends on rotational basis. 9 call shift in a 6-week period to include weekend.
1. EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
2. EXPERIENCE - 1+ years of experience
3. Required - ARRT or RCIS
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, assists Physicians during catheterization / electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patient's condition and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other personnel. Assist in daily, monthly, and or quarterly quality control initiative through auditing and reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Assists Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional, peripheral and coronary, interventional and thrombolytic therapy. Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self and staff. Provides emergency procedures (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, etc.) as needed.
Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring. Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures. Answers related questions to make patient comfortable.
Monitors patient?s ECG, pressures, temperature and impendences while in Electrophysiology Lab; notifies physician of variances. Assists in running RF/Cryo ablation systems, 3D mapping, and records other procedural documentation. Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis analysis, formatting and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases.
Assists in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms. Gathers catheterize-tion data and prepares procedure reports.
Prepares and maintains sterile fields for Lab procedures. Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired. Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories.
Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
Assist in the orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as determined by supervisor/manager. Oversees some level of quality control monitoring, such as NPSG auditing, turnaround times, performance improvement initiatives. (Daily, monthly and/or quarterly).
Participates in shared governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committee, or any professional organization participation, QC assurance with leaders, etc. Oversees the committee as requested.
Transports patients to and from procedural area. Demonstrates good customer service skills.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Education and/or Experience requirements (must meet one of the following):
- Associates degree in a related field of, or
- Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate?s equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience, or
- 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
Must be available for ?On Call? response requirements per facility/department policy.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular principles, instrumentation and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
1. EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
2. EXPERIENCE - 1+ years of experience
3. Required - ARRT or RCIS
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
ACLS (ACLS): ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES), Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS): Must meet one of the following:
American Registry of Radiologic Tech(ARRT-R) and MRT
thru TX Medical Board, or
Cardio Invasive Spec(RCIS), or
Reg Cardiac Electro Spec(RCES), or
Cert Electro Spec(CEPS), or
Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).
