Baylor Scott & White Health
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist CVIS Tech
Baylor Scott & White Health, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist CVIS Tech
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Job Summary The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, assists Physicians during catheterization and electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patient condition, and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other personnel. Assists in daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control initiatives through auditing and reporting.
Essential Functions of the Role
Assists Physicians with arteriograms, catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillator placements, diagnostic and interventional procedures, peripheral and coronary interventions, and thrombolytic therapy.
Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self, and staff.
Provides emergency procedures (CPR, defibrillation, etc.) as needed.
Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring. Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
Monitors patient’s ECG, pressures, temperature, and impedances while in the Electrophysiology Lab; notifies Physician of variances.
Assists in running RF/Cryo ablation systems, 3D mapping, and records procedural documentation.
Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis analysis, formatting, and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases.
Assists in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms. Gathers catheterization data and prepares procedure reports.
Prepares and maintains sterile fields for Lab procedures. Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired.
Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories.
Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
Assists in orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as determined by supervisor/manager.
Oversees some level of quality control monitoring, such as NPSG auditing, turnaround times, performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in shared governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committees, or any professional organization participation, QC assurance with leaders, etc.
Transports patients to and from procedural area. Demonstrates good customer service skills.
Key Success Factors
Education and/or Experience requirements (must meet one of the following):
Associate’s degree in a related field of, or
Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate’s equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience, or
2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
Must be available for On Call response requirements per facility/department policy.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Required Qualifications
Education – Associate's
Experience – 1 year of experience
Must have: ARRT or RCIS
Additional Certification/License/Registration ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer. BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
ARRT‑R Radiography (ARRT‑R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES).
Must Meet One Of The Following: American Registry of Radiologic Tech (ARRT‑R) and MRT; Reg Cardiac Electro Spec (RCES); Cert Electro Spec (CEPS); Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).
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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist CVIS Tech
role at
Baylor Scott & White Health
Job Summary The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, assists Physicians during catheterization and electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patient condition, and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other personnel. Assists in daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control initiatives through auditing and reporting.
Essential Functions of the Role
Assists Physicians with arteriograms, catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillator placements, diagnostic and interventional procedures, peripheral and coronary interventions, and thrombolytic therapy.
Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self, and staff.
Provides emergency procedures (CPR, defibrillation, etc.) as needed.
Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring. Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
Monitors patient’s ECG, pressures, temperature, and impedances while in the Electrophysiology Lab; notifies Physician of variances.
Assists in running RF/Cryo ablation systems, 3D mapping, and records procedural documentation.
Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis analysis, formatting, and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases.
Assists in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms. Gathers catheterization data and prepares procedure reports.
Prepares and maintains sterile fields for Lab procedures. Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired.
Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories.
Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.
Assists in orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as determined by supervisor/manager.
Oversees some level of quality control monitoring, such as NPSG auditing, turnaround times, performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in shared governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committees, or any professional organization participation, QC assurance with leaders, etc.
Transports patients to and from procedural area. Demonstrates good customer service skills.
Key Success Factors
Education and/or Experience requirements (must meet one of the following):
Associate’s degree in a related field of, or
Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate’s equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience, or
2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
Must be available for On Call response requirements per facility/department policy.
Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Required Qualifications
Education – Associate's
Experience – 1 year of experience
Must have: ARRT or RCIS
Additional Certification/License/Registration ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer. BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
ARRT‑R Radiography (ARRT‑R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES).
Must Meet One Of The Following: American Registry of Radiologic Tech (ARRT‑R) and MRT; Reg Cardiac Electro Spec (RCES); Cert Electro Spec (CEPS); Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).
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