Rcis
Longmont, CO - USA
Job Summary
As our Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) you will provide quality care to patients undergoing invasive procedures effectively assisting physicians in highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures including diagnostic and interventional catheterization pacemaker/defibrillator implantation IABP operation and electrophysiology studies.
Every day you will explain procedures to patients position x-ray equipment for optimal imaging utilize and monitor safe radiological practices and meticulously monitor/record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data. You will also perform scrub assistance using aseptic technique manage blood samples and provide follow-up instructions post-procedure.
To be successful in this role you will possess technical proficiency in invasive cardiovascular procedures expertise in x-ray safety and operation and meticulous attention to detail in patient monitoring data entry and aseptic technique.
- Effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures including but not limited to diagnostic and interventional catheterization pacemaker/defibrillator implantation intraaortic balloon pump operation (IABP) and electrophysiology studies.
- Acute MI function of Circulator. Evaluates and documents patient status and responds appropriately; intervenes/refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient response by informing primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
- Reflects clinical expertise competence and proficiency based on knowledge/skills and exceeds essential job responsibilities per department standards.
- Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate care outcomes driven by an underlying curiosity & desire to know more.
- Accepts accountability for use of evidence to monitor and improve care based on regulatory and practice standards.
We are offering a $7500 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
- Associates Degree
- A graduate of a diploma associate or baccalaureate academic program in health science or Graduate of an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology also acceptable
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI; OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES); OR RRT with post primary certification of Cardiac Interventional Radiography through ARRT
- Surgical Assistant License
- State of employment Assistant License or Surgical Technologist Certification upon hire unless performing SA duties within the scope of another active Colorado license certification or registration (required for Colorado employed staff only)
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within six (6) months of hire
Preferred
- One (1) year of Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience
- Special procedures experience
Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
At Longmont United Hospital we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body mind and spirit in the healing process. Here your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. Longmont Colorado is home to more than 2000 acres of parks three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike bike walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal) youll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.