Hartford HealthCare
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist / Electrophysiology (Per Diem)
Hartford HealthCare, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Overview
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist / Electrophysiology (Per Diem) at Hartford HealthCare — St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Location
Location Detail:
St Vincent's Medical Center (10427) Shift
Shift Detail:
Monday-Friday 10 HR shift, no call, weekends or holidays. Position
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - RCES/RCIS Summary
This position is an integral member of the EP Lab team; providing quality support care during electrophysiology procedures. Responsibilities
Prepares procedure room ensuring proper working equipment and adequate supplies. Reviews and validates patient and procedure information (e.g. patient medical record, verify physician’s orders and patient consent), transports patients, prepares patient for procedure, etc. Assists physician during diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures (including complex EP interventions) by monitoring vital signs and hemodynamics during the case. Performs scrub duties under direct supervision of the physician, sets up a sterile environment and handoffs instruments. Provides intra-procedural patient care support such as maintaining patient comfort, positioning, monitoring vital signs, and evaluating patient response to diagnostic or interventional EP maneuvers. Maintains RCES/RCIS Certification and functions under the certification guiding principles. Collaborates with the team to maintain a sterile environment during procedures. Enters hemodynamic data into the electronic medical record. Assists in emergency procedures by operating emergency equipment; uses BLS techniques in emergent cases; tests emergency equipment. Participates in performance improvement and continued quality improvements. Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. Associate or Baccalaureate degree in health science preferred. One (1) year full-time work experience in Electrophysiology or invasive cardiology technology with specialty training (minimum of 800 clinical hours) in electrophysiology or interventional cardiology procedures. Two (2) years full-time work experience in Electrophysiology with competency in advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system. RCES or RCIS by CCI; BLS certified; ACLS preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards. Knowledge of patient interaction and management including age-specific needs. Familiarity with setup and operation of equipment used in cardiovascular catheterization and electrophysiology procedures performed at Hartford HealthCare. Ability to use professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting in procedures. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes multiple hospitals and a comprehensive network of services.
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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist / Electrophysiology (Per Diem) at Hartford HealthCare — St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Location
Location Detail:
St Vincent's Medical Center (10427) Shift
Shift Detail:
Monday-Friday 10 HR shift, no call, weekends or holidays. Position
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - RCES/RCIS Summary
This position is an integral member of the EP Lab team; providing quality support care during electrophysiology procedures. Responsibilities
Prepares procedure room ensuring proper working equipment and adequate supplies. Reviews and validates patient and procedure information (e.g. patient medical record, verify physician’s orders and patient consent), transports patients, prepares patient for procedure, etc. Assists physician during diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures (including complex EP interventions) by monitoring vital signs and hemodynamics during the case. Performs scrub duties under direct supervision of the physician, sets up a sterile environment and handoffs instruments. Provides intra-procedural patient care support such as maintaining patient comfort, positioning, monitoring vital signs, and evaluating patient response to diagnostic or interventional EP maneuvers. Maintains RCES/RCIS Certification and functions under the certification guiding principles. Collaborates with the team to maintain a sterile environment during procedures. Enters hemodynamic data into the electronic medical record. Assists in emergency procedures by operating emergency equipment; uses BLS techniques in emergent cases; tests emergency equipment. Participates in performance improvement and continued quality improvements. Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. Associate or Baccalaureate degree in health science preferred. One (1) year full-time work experience in Electrophysiology or invasive cardiology technology with specialty training (minimum of 800 clinical hours) in electrophysiology or interventional cardiology procedures. Two (2) years full-time work experience in Electrophysiology with competency in advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system. RCES or RCIS by CCI; BLS certified; ACLS preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards. Knowledge of patient interaction and management including age-specific needs. Familiarity with setup and operation of equipment used in cardiovascular catheterization and electrophysiology procedures performed at Hartford HealthCare. Ability to use professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting in procedures. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes multiple hospitals and a comprehensive network of services.
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