Kaiser Permanente
Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist - 30 hours
Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist - 30 hours
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
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 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 team members.
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, and set‑up, maintain, and monitor IABP equipment.
Act as preceptor or assist in training new staff and function as the department resource person.
Identify continuous quality improvement issues and assist with the quality assurance program.
Comply with requirements for off‑hour stand‑by coverage for emergent 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 maintain necessary knowledge, skills, and ability.
Complete required continuous training and education, including department‑specific requirements.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements to protect against blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, radiation, asbestos, and other hazards.
Provide age‑appropriate care to patients served within the unit.
Perform hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring and documentation of procedures, e.g., right heart cath, left heart cath, coronary angiography, graft angiography, pulmonary angiography, methogenine provocation study, IHSS studies, temporary pacemakers, permanent pacemaker implantation, intra‑aortic balloon insertion, aortic stenosis studies, valvuloplasties, patent foramen ovale closures, intravascular ultrasounds, rotablations.
Operate and troubleshoot hemodynamic computer systems, including transducer balancing; operate and troubleshoot digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems and dispense patient CDs to 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 of radiology imaging equipment, weekly fluoroscopy checks, radiation protection for staff and physicians, monthly statistics, and quarterly film badge rotation.
Assist the RN with the admission process; continuously monitor and assist physicians and RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiology and interventional radiology procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grade 851
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.
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Essential Responsibilities
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 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 team members.
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, and set‑up, maintain, and monitor IABP equipment.
Act as preceptor or assist in training new staff and function as the department resource person.
Identify continuous quality improvement issues and assist with the quality assurance program.
Comply with requirements for off‑hour stand‑by coverage for emergent 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 maintain necessary knowledge, skills, and ability.
Complete required continuous training and education, including department‑specific requirements.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements to protect against blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, radiation, asbestos, and other hazards.
Provide age‑appropriate care to patients served within the unit.
Perform hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring and documentation of procedures, e.g., right heart cath, left heart cath, coronary angiography, graft angiography, pulmonary angiography, methogenine provocation study, IHSS studies, temporary pacemakers, permanent pacemaker implantation, intra‑aortic balloon insertion, aortic stenosis studies, valvuloplasties, patent foramen ovale closures, intravascular ultrasounds, rotablations.
Operate and troubleshoot hemodynamic computer systems, including transducer balancing; operate and troubleshoot digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems and dispense patient CDs to 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 of radiology imaging equipment, weekly fluoroscopy checks, radiation protection for staff and physicians, monthly statistics, and quarterly film badge rotation.
Assist the RN with the admission process; continuously monitor and assist physicians and RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiology and interventional radiology procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grade 851
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.
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