Kaiser Permanente
Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist - on Call
Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures or Imaging Services Manager, the Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of specialized invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Essential Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to:
Perform specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Assist qualified physicians in fluoroscopic and special x‑ray examinations.
Record, store, retrieve, and analyze data obtained during the performance of interventional diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and radiologic procedures.
Monitor the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm and pressure, document and immediately communicate to the corresponding physician. Assist with procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic technique by self and members of the team. Provide imaging during procedures. Complete documentation, reports and data entry on computerized exams.
Maintain and evaluate equipment, perform quality control tests, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs as needed. Set‑up, maintain and monitor IABP equipment.
Act as preceptor or assist in training new staff as well as function as the department resource person. Identify continuous quality improvement issues and assist with quality assurance program. Comply with requirements for being on off‑hour stand‑by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath labs or cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Report for call duty within defined time frames. Function independently and autonomously when on stand‑by duty. Demonstrate and apply knowledge in specialty area and take responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit. Perform hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring and documentation of procedures, which may include, but is not limited to the following: Right heart cath, Left heart cath, Coronary angiography, Graft angiography, Pulmonary angiography, Menthegine provocation study, IHSS studies, Temporary pacemakers, Permanent pacemaker implantation, Intra‑aortic Balloon insertion, Aortic stenosis studies, Valvuloplasties, Patent Foramen Ovale Closures, Intravascular Ultrasound, Rotablations.
Operate and troubleshoot hemodynamic computer systems. Including transducer balancing. Operate and troubleshoot digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate Hospitals and Physicians.
Familiarity with the Crash Cart and the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR and defibrillation during a Code Blue situation. Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment. Weekly Fluoroscopy checks and radiation protection for the medical staff and Physicians. Responsible for monthly statistics and quarterly film badge rotation.
Assist the RN with admission process; continuously monitor and assist the physician and RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiac cath and interventional radiology procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grade 851
Basic Qualifications Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
License, Certification, Registration
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist – Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. nonionic).
Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures.
Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Completion of sixteen (16) week training program in cardiopulmonary technology upon hire.
For a dedicated cath lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath and PCI, within six (6) months of hire.
For a combo lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath, PCI and Interventional procedures, within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by employer.
Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications No additional preferred qualifications listed.
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Essential Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to:
Perform specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Assist qualified physicians in fluoroscopic and special x‑ray examinations.
Record, store, retrieve, and analyze data obtained during the performance of interventional diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and radiologic procedures.
Monitor the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm and pressure, document and immediately communicate to the corresponding physician. Assist with procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic technique by self and members of the team. Provide imaging during procedures. Complete documentation, reports and data entry on computerized exams.
Maintain and evaluate equipment, perform quality control tests, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs as needed. Set‑up, maintain and monitor IABP equipment.
Act as preceptor or assist in training new staff as well as function as the department resource person. Identify continuous quality improvement issues and assist with quality assurance program. Comply with requirements for being on off‑hour stand‑by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath labs or cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Report for call duty within defined time frames. Function independently and autonomously when on stand‑by duty. Demonstrate and apply knowledge in specialty area and take responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit. Perform hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring and documentation of procedures, which may include, but is not limited to the following: Right heart cath, Left heart cath, Coronary angiography, Graft angiography, Pulmonary angiography, Menthegine provocation study, IHSS studies, Temporary pacemakers, Permanent pacemaker implantation, Intra‑aortic Balloon insertion, Aortic stenosis studies, Valvuloplasties, Patent Foramen Ovale Closures, Intravascular Ultrasound, Rotablations.
Operate and troubleshoot hemodynamic computer systems. Including transducer balancing. Operate and troubleshoot digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate Hospitals and Physicians.
Familiarity with the Crash Cart and the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR and defibrillation during a Code Blue situation. Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment. Weekly Fluoroscopy checks and radiation protection for the medical staff and Physicians. Responsible for monthly statistics and quarterly film badge rotation.
Assist the RN with admission process; continuously monitor and assist the physician and RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiac cath and interventional radiology procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grade 851
Basic Qualifications Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
License, Certification, Registration
Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
Certified Radiologic Technologist – Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. nonionic).
Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures.
Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Completion of sixteen (16) week training program in cardiopulmonary technology upon hire.
For a dedicated cath lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath and PCI, within six (6) months of hire.
For a combo lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath, PCI and Interventional procedures, within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by employer.
Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications No additional preferred qualifications listed.
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