Invasive Cath Lab Tech RCIS

Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Service Line | Days | On-Site | Regular

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities. $15,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible!

Department Highlights:

• Introduced our structural heart program in 2022 with the opening of our state-of-the-art hybrid OR. 
• Currently performing TAVR, PFO closures, ASD closures, and Watchman procedures.
• Multiple modalities allow for vast opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Each Nurse is cross trained in each specialty to include Invasive Cardiology, Invasive Vascular, Electrophysiology, and Structural Heart
• Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology

  The Cath lab and Interventional Holding teams at Maryview Medical Center are growing!  We are looking for Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialists to join our dynamic team and provide GOOD HELP to our cardiovascular patients.

  In our 3 labs, with one of those dedicated to Electrophysiology, we perform a variety of cardiovascular procedures, such as diagnostic and interventional vascular and cardiac procedures, pacemakers, defibrillators, ablations, as well as insertion of impella, balloon pump and CardioMEMS.  We recently started our structural heart program, performing Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Foramen Ovale closures and will continue to grow this program by offering Watchman and TAVRs in a new state of the art hybrid OR opening this spring.  We have a variety of cutting-edge technology, such as ShockWave, CSI, Rotapro, and laser for the teams to provide the best outcome to our patients.  The patients that undergo these procedures get pre and post care in interventional holding, where they also assist with transesophageal echo, tilt table tests and cardioversions. 

  If you are interested in joining a team that is proud of our Chest Pain Accreditation through American College of Cardiology, provides great patient care, and is growing as a patient-centered comprehensive cardiovascular program in Western Hampton Roads, please apply now!

  Position Summary

  Assists physician in performance of all cardiovascular procedures, demon­strating competency in all positions (scrub, monitor and float). Analyzes and interprets collected procedural data, provides effective patient care to ages adult (> 17 years) through geriatric, and all acuity levels. Assists in precepting new employees and students to department’s organization and function.  Maintains inventory and charges appropriately for procedures, performs all procedures per protocol, participates in quality assurance and performance improvement programs as requests. Equitable participation in call coverage required.

  Employment Qualifications

  Education:

  High school graduate or equivalent. Current certification as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Registry (RCIS) as currently administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing, Inc. (CCI).  BCLS and ACLS required. IABP certification required within six months of hire date. Effective ECG and Hemodynamic recognition and interpretation required.

  Knowledge:

  Will accept a graduate of an approved accredited program. Preferred at least one year of cardiac cath lab experience.

  Skills/Abilities:

  CV Tech RCIS must demonstrate excellent patient assessment skills, diagnostic skills, patient care skills include IV access, wound care/hemostasis, monitoring interpretation of ECG and Hemodynamics, and appropriate pharmacological knowledge for medication administration.

  Essential Job Functions

  • Age Appropriate Competency: The employee is able to demonstrate general competency in providing Age Appropriate Care as indicated by the ability to plan, provide and evaluate care based on the physiological, psychosocial, intellectual and safety developmental needs of the patient.
  • Utilizes appropriate processes and documents in accordance with TJC and other regulatory standards for each patient admitted, transferred or discharged for the cath lab.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide comprehensive care to cath lab patients.                                                                                                       
  • Demonstrates the ability to function in all roles (scrub, monitor, and circulate).
  • Demonstrates appropriate care to moderate sedation patients.
  • Function as a qualified team member (QTM) in the administration of moderate sedation under the direct supervision of the physician.
  • Provides care in compliance with establish policies, procedures and standards of care;
    • This may include administration of medications, contrast, starting IV's. IV fluids under the direction of the physician or nurse as prescribed or indicated by the patient's condition and or physician orders.
      • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
      • Provides patient care to adults and geriatrics
      • Enters patient data in the angiographic archival system and operates/ monitors digital x-ray acquiring system.
      • Accurately records in the electronic medical record
      • Accurately charges for procedures in electronic medical record.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
        
        Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
        Prescription drug coverage
        Flexible spending accounts
        Life insurance w/AD&D
        Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
        Paid time off
        Educational Assistance
        And much more
        
        *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

        All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com