Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

City/State:White Plains, New YorkDepartment:WPH Cardiac Catherization Lab_1Work Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRI, ON CALLScheduled Hours:Hours VaryHours Per Pay Period:0Pay Rate/Range:$40.91 - $61.37For 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 SummaryThe 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 FunctionsUnderstands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.Assists Invasive cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral catheterization proceduresPerforms patient preparation for cardiac/EP/peripheral procedures. Assist with patient care in the intra procedural and pre/post procedural settingPrepares procedure room for Cardiac, Electrophysiological, and Peripheral proceduresObtaining necessary equipment for procedure scheduled according to physician’s preferenceAssists Cardiologist in analytical calculations and interpretive measurements for diagnostic valuesUtilizes standards and guidelines for cost-effective patient careKnowledgeable in electrocardiogram and hemodynamic pressure tracing interpretationProvides 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 implantsPreceptor for registered cardiovascular invasive specialist new hires and clinical internship studentsProficient in reviewing and abstracting pertinent patient information before, during, and after proceduresRecords 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 modalitiesKnowledgeable about different interventional balloons, stents, guide catheters, devices for Cardiac, Electrophysiology, and Peripheral proceduresResponsible for management of inventory, ordering, maintaining par levels and submission of purchase requisitionsReports departmental supply needs to appropriate personnel.Properly stores supplies and equipment, and discards used supplies according to infection control guidelinesMaintain a steady inventory of surgical instruments, and equipmentTransportation 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 equipmentInspects, and assures the departmental equipment is maintained in proper working orderIdentifies and reports equipment malfunctions, and operational problems promptly to managerInitiates requests for repairs and services with responsible person.Assist with billing processes and charge auditsAssists, prepares, and revise policies, and proceduresDemonstrates flexibility in covering the staffing needs of the department by working all shifts and weekends as needed.Performs all other related duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School or GED Required andCertificate Successful completion of scrub technician training program or hospital-based training program Required andBachelor Degree PreferredA 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), orSuccessful completion of scrub technician training program or hospital-based training program, orSuccessful 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 PreferredACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredBLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredWhite 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr