Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Cath Lab Specialist with prior Epic experience and ARRT or RCIS certification for an acute care special procedures unit.

Details

• Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath Lab setting
• 4x10 schedule, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, days
• May be placed on standby if census drops
• One call weekend per month required
• No holiday requirement

Requirements

• Experience as a Cardiac Cath Specialist, Cardiovascular Specialist, Diagnostic Cath Specialist, Interventional Cath Specialist, or Peripheral Diagnostic/Interventional Specialist required
• Previous Epic EMR experience required
• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Science program, special procedures program, accredited nursing school, or completion of cardiac catheterization training required (transcripts required)
• ARRT certification or RCIS certification through CCI required
• License required if applicable
• Proficiency with diagnostic, interventional, and peripheral cardiac cath procedures required
• Experience with IVUS, Combo Map, ICE, HeartLab, and Witt systems required
• Knowledge of sterile techniques, hemodynamics, and patient care documentation required

Additional Information

• Assist physicians in obtaining digital radiographic images of the heart, peripheral vessels, and related structures
• Control radiographic equipment and set acquisition parameters to produce quality cardiac and peripheral images
• Practice radiation safety using distance and protective attire
• Perform daily room preparation, equipment QC, and inventory/supply management
• Document patient data for records, Apollo reporting, charge entry, and image archiving
• Deliver pre-, during, and post-procedure patient care while maintaining sterile technique
• Prepare lines and devices for injectable fluids and assist with IV insertion under physician supervision
• Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot cardiac cath lab equipment, including IVUS, Combo Map, ICE, and HeartLab
• May serve in a lead role training and assigning work to other staff
• Ensure accuracy of recorded laboratory data and report variances to physicians