Cath Lab Technologist - CV Invasive Specialist
Golden, Colorado
Intermountain - 12911 West 40th Avenue

CV Invasive Specialist

Location: Golden, Colorado Employment type: Clinical, non-nursing Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 0700-1730, 4 days. On call on weekdays and weekends.

Role Overview

• Provides technical support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Assists physicians with radiological imaging of cardiac and vascular procedures, acting as scrub assistant and maintaining sterile conditions.
• Operates imaging equipment and works in the control room, monitoring and documenting procedure images and events.
• Educates patients and families about the procedure and its expectations, including pre- and post-procedure physical conditions.
• Maintains unit order and cleanliness, and stocks supplies for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.
• Completes daily, progress, and discharge documentation and records productivity information.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifies process improvements and safety hazards, and takes appropriate action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Cath Lab Technologist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year.
• ARRT, ARRT (CV), ARRT (VI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Fluoroscopy Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.