Job Description - Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (24034407)
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
- 15k Sign on Bonus *
- 3k Relocation Bonus *
- *Must have 1 year of applicable experience to qualify for the sign on bonus
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Department: Cath Lab
The community you’ll be caring for:
AdventHealth Waterman
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Cardiovascular Interventional Laboratory Specialist (CILS) I performs a wide range of technical skills, which are utilized during a variety of Cardiovascular, Non-ablation Electrophysiology or Interventional Radiology procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The CILS I is proficient in two out of the three standard roles of scrub, circulate and monitor consistent with the policies, procedures and processes of the Cardiovascular Services department and Hospital Administration. Adheres to the guidelines and standards of professional practice associations. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene according to accepted standards of care. Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations. Annually meets all required department specific competencies.
- Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications. Performs within the bounds of the applicable scope of practice for Cardiovascular Invasive Lab Technologists. Facilitates timely patient throughput.
- Produces an accurately written, promptly completed medical record for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents.
- Performs effectively in two of the three procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in a therapeutic cardiac laboratory team based on the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice. Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy.
- Proficiently performs diagnostic coronary procedures, diagnostic electrophysiology procedures, interventional radiology procedures, peripheral diagnostic and/or interventional procedures.
- Learns and upgrades skills. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel. Provides training for procedures within their competency.
- May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined by the state and the facility, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of the facility non-waived Point of Care training.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement activities with the goal to improve patient outcomes. Accurately documents and monitors activities as needed. Participates in unit/service line budgeting processes to ensure a cost effective, quality-focused environment. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School Grad or Equiv and 0 years experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED
•Diploma or Certificate: Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing, Radiology, Paramedic, or Respiratory Therapy
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
N/A
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION: REQUIRED:
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
•Must be certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Must possess and maintain one of the following:
•Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
•Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
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