Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Company: Altru Health System
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Pay Range: $27.80 - $41.71Summary:Schedule Details: One week 5 days; 8-hour shift & One week 4 days; 8-hour shiftTypical Shift 730a-4p and call shift a couple times a week (4-8p call back pay)The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist prepares the Cath Lab for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, and assesses and fulfills patient needs. This position performs hemodynamic and control room duties, completes patient catheterization report, and correlates the analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests. The specialist also performs Cardiac Cath Lab procedures maintaining proper sterile technique, performs stress tests, practices radiation safety, and transports patients.Essential Job Functions: Correlates the analysis of invasive and noninvasive tests to recognize need for additional intervention and reports pertinent findings to Physician. Performs hemodynamic and control room duties maintaining a working knowledge of equipment. Prepares and performs the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures according to standard operating procedures, i.e., proper supplies, equipment set-up, etc. Practices radiation safety in order to protect both staff members and the patient. Performs and monitors patient's stress tests. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certifications ND Medical Imaging License North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board Within 12 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources Cardiovascular Technologist - Registered Cardiovascular Credentialing International Within 24 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Within 90 Days of Start Date HR Primary SourcesNotes Can be licensed in RCIS or RCESEducation: Preferred: Associates - Cardiac Technician- OR -Associates - Radiologic TechnologyInfection and Safety Requirements : Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure. Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with: All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property. The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader. The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.Physical Demands : Sit: Occasionally (5-33%) Stand: Frequently (34-66%) Walk: Frequently (34-66%) Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) Reach: Frequently (34-66%) Crawl: Not Applicable Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) Twist: Frequently (34-66%) Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) See: Continuously (67-100%) Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands: Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions: Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) Outdoor: Not Applicable Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:Infrequent DriverJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $27.80 - $41.71 per hourWork Location: One location

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