Registered Cardiac E....
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist RCES 25891
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14-03-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2625238
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Full TimeDay410s Varied shifts (9a7p or 10a8p)w/ on call weekend and holiday requirement
Position 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 and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
1.Understands and adheres to our Performance Standards Policies and Behaviors.
2.Assists Invasive cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral catheterization procedures
3.Performs patient preparation for cardiac/EP/peripheral procedures. Assist with patient care in the intra procedural and pre/post procedural setting
4.Prepares procedure room for Cardiac Electrophysiological and Peripheral procedures
5.Obtaining necessary equipment for procedure scheduled according to physician s preference
6.Assists Cardiologist in analytical calculations and interpretive measurements for diagnostic values
7.Utilizes standards and guidelines for costeffective patient care
8.Knowledgeable in electrocardiogram and hemodynamic pressure tracing interpretation
9.Provide assistance and coverage to Cath Lab patients in the inpatient setting including sheath removal and groin management transport and troubleshooting of IABP.
10.Assist with electrophysiology procedures and device implants
11.Preceptor for registered cardiovascular invasive specialist new hires and clinical internship students
12.Proficient in reviewing and abstracting pertinent patient information before during and after procedures
13.Records all procedural data in departmental log in an organized accurate and complete manner.
14.Demonstrate proficiency in Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) IFR RFR OCT and other additional catheter based imaging modalities
15.Knowledgeable about different interventional balloons stents guide catheters devices for Cardiac Electrophysiology and Peripheral procedures
16.Responsible for management of inventory ordering maintaining par levels and submission of purchase requisitions
17.Reports departmental supply needs to appropriate personnel.
18.Properly stores supplies and equipment and discards used supplies according to infection control guidelines
19.Maintain a steady inventory of surgical instruments and equipment
20.Transportation of used surgical instruments and equipment to Central Sterile Processing Department upon completion of procedure in compliance to OSHA guidelines.
21.Performs and maintains quality control activities on designated equipment
22.Inspects and assures the departmental equipment is maintained in proper working order
23.Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and operational problems promptly to manager
24.Initiates requests for repairs and services with responsible person.
25.Assist with billing processes and charge audits
26.Assists prepares and revise policies and procedures
27.Demonstrates flexibility in covering the staffing needs of the department by working all shifts and weekends as needed.
28.Performs all other related duties as required and/or requested based on the needs of the patient department and organization
29.Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma required. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
Successful completion of scrub technician training program or hospitalbased training program
Oneyear scrub technician or cardiac technician experience preferred
RCIS Certification required within 12 months of hire into position
BLS ACLS required
Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and ability to apply new concepts and skills in invasive cardiology
Demonstrates responsibility for own professional development
intracardiac echocardiography,quality control,rcis certification,scrub technician training,fractional flow reserve,ordering and inventory management,cardiac catheterization,patient monitoring,intravascular ultrasound,bls certification,acls certification,hemodynamic pressure tracing interpretation,electrocardiogram,diagnostic procedures,electrophysiology procedures,patient care,management,therapeutic procedures,electrophysiology
Employment Type
Full Time
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