CARDIOVASCULAR TECH - CATH LAB - INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY
Company: Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
**$25,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by December 31,
2024. Terms and Conditions apply**
***Relocation Assistance Offered***
The Cardiology Invasive Technologist performs a wide range of
technical skills which are utilized during cardiac and vascular
procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and
the electrophysiology laboratory.
The cardiovascular technologist is responsible for operating highly
technical equipment and products under the direct supervision of a
qualified licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
The Technologist is proficient in all aspects of angiography,
patient preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring
consistent with all policies, procedures and processes to ensure
safe, efficient, and comfortable exams for all patients. Licensure,
Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
eligible to complete RCIS/RCES certification within 6 months from
date of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for
continued employment:
Current RCIS or RCES certification
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Experience REQUIRED:
Previous experience as required by Cardiovascular Credentialing
International
Experience PREFERRED:
One (1) year of previous invasive cardiology experience
PALS and ACLS certification
Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduation from programmatically accredited program in invasive
cardiovascular technology or electrophysiology or education,
training and/or experience that satisfies the eligibility
requirement for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International
certification of RCIS or RCES
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Able to perform in the scrub and monitor roles during diagnostic
and interventional procedures performed in the cardiac
catheterization or electrophysiology lab.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with
your specific manager or supervisor.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of
work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the
health system.
On-call, weekend and other after-hours coverage required based on
workload demand and staffing needs of the health system.
Cardiovascular Technologists are considered Essential Employees who
may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS
Policy.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as
appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Other: describe exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious
substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking
(distance), Repetitive motion, Other: Prolonged computer
interaction.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing,
Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Other:
Vision
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple
priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy
environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Licensure,
Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or
Registered
Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification by
Cardiovascular Credentialing International or eligible to complete
RCIS/RCES
certification within 6 months from date of hire Basic Life Support
(BLS for Healthcare Providers) Licensure, Certification, or
Registration EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR
60-1.4.
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