Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab - CVL

Our Cardiovascular Lab at Presbyterian Hospital is looking for a qualified Cardio Invasive Technologist who you will play a critical role in assisting with invasive cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies. In this role, you will work closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety.

 

The Cardio Invasive Specialist provides supervision and support to technical and patient care functions during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiovascular Lab while assisting coordinating the department clinical subspecialty area(s) operations or Cardiovascular hemodynamic recording, reporting and documentation systems which includes the maintenance and reporting of Heart Program data or financial/revenue cycle activities. 

 

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days

 

Text a recruiter and schedule a time to chat at 505-560-1367.

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable alarm badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Malpractice liability insurance

• Assist in the preparation and execution of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Operate and maintain specialized cardiovascular equipment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and provide support during procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation of procedures and patient information.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures and post-procedure care.

Education

• Associates Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular / Cardiopulmonary Technologist program, radiology, Respiratory therapy, paramedic or other healthcare related program degree

             OR

• Surgical Tech (Certificate must be 1 yr. min program) Adult Cath lab diagnostic and interventional procedure in performing scrubbing, circulating and monitoring and recording duties.

Experience

• 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 2 plus years of previous experience in cardiovascular invasive specialist experience preffered 
• at least 1 year of direct patient care experience preffered

License Requirements 

• RCIS or RCES or must be signed up for RCIS test within 18 months of employment and obtained within 2 years of employment.   RCES for EP must be signed up for test within 30 months of employment and obtained within 3 years of employment.
• BLS REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE
• ACLS (PALS is only required at Presbyterian Downtown) is required within the first 6 months.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

 

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

 

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

 

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

 

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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USD $51.41/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.