Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Serves as Senior CVL lead for technical and patient care functions during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiovascular Lab while assisting the Department Manager & Director in planning, directing and coordinating the department operational, financial and personnel activities; Provides clinical and operational leadership. Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: 10 Hour Days -

Qualifications:
*Associates Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular / Cardiopulmonary Technologist program, Radiology, Respiratory therapy, Paramedic; Surgical Tech (Certificate must be 1 yr. min program). *3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. *Plus 3 years of adult Cath lab diagnostic and interventional procedure in performing scrubbing, circulating and monitoring and recording duties. *RCIS or RCES required. *ACLS (PALS is only required at Presbyterian Downtown) is required within the first 6 months *Requires detailed knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, disease processes and principles of cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional technology. - Education:Essential:* Associate Degree -

Responsibilities:
*Serves as resource for Circulate, scrub and record on Adult Diagnostic/Interventional procedures and in 3 out of 5 other service areas (Electrophysiology, Pediatrics, Neuro Intervention, Structural Heart and/or Vascular). *Assists with the maintenance of team cohesiveness and positive customer relationships.*Assist in orientation and training of staff and acts as clinical resource for new staff.*Develops, tracks and reports department service indicators for quality assurance.*Perform administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, ensuring maintenance of equipment and cleanliness of lab.*Serves as Daily Team Lead and ensures accurate medication, charge and reporting accuracy of daily procedural case load which may include audits.*Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.*Functions in the Circulator/Monitor/ and Scrub role: to include Adult Cardiac Catheterization, Vascular Catheterization, Cardiac Devices, and/or Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization and/or Electrophysiology and/or Neuro Intervention and/or Structural heart.*Preparation and ongoing review of department budget. *Responsible for work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel actions. *Maintains established departmental and state regulations, policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Constructs documents as required. *Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health comfort, safety of patients and staff. *Establishes and maintains communication within the department and with other hospital departments. Develop relationships with the professional affiliations and others as appropriate. *Applies Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist Skills when necessary. Oversees new testing procedures and related protocol. Encourages and approves introduction and demonstration of new techniques, equipment, and research findings. *Serves as knowledgeable resource and implementer of quality assurance programs. Establishes and maintains safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures for the department. *Applies all JCAHO requirements. *Manages accuracy of PACs Images, Clinical Documentation and Charge posting *Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed *Respond and provide emergent care.*Acts as Super user and resource for assigned equipment, procedure or New Technologies. *Responsibility for an area or program (Electrophysiology, Cardiac Devices, Pediatrics, Neuro Intervention, Structural Heart and/or Vascular) that supports the operation of the CVL. *Participates and Leads process improvement projects to improve care, control costs and efficiency *Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. *Coordinates education for the respective program*Performs other functions as required.

Benefits:
We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! Learn more about our employee benefits: https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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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