Lead Invasive Cardio Specialist
4 days ago
Fresno
Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures or Imaging Services Manager, the Lead Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of specialized invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Essential Responsibilities: • Include but are not limited to: Performs specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures., • Assists qualified physicians in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations., • Records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes data obtained during the performance of interventional diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and radiologic procedures., • Monitors the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm and pressure, document and immediately communicates to the corresponding physician., • Assists with procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic technique by self and members of the team., • Provides imaging during procedures. Completes documentation, reports and data entry on computerized exams., • Maintains and evaluates equipment, performs quality control tests, troubleshoots and performs minor repairs as needed., • Sets-up, maintains and monitors IABP equipment., • Acts as preceptor or assist in the training of new staff as well as functions as the department resource person., • Identifies continuous quality improvement issues and assist with quality assurance program., • Complies with requirements for being on off-hour stand-by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath labs or cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures., • Reports for call duty within defined time frames., • Functions independently and autonomously when on stand-by duty., • Demonstrates and applies knowledge in specialty area and takes responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills and abilities., • Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements., • Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances., • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit., • Performs hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring and documentation of procedures, which may include, but is not limited to the following: Right heart cath, Left heart cath, Coronary angiography, Graft angiography, Pulmonary angiography, Methergine provocation study, IHSS studies, Temporary pacemakers, Permanent pacemaker implantation, Intra-aortic Balloon insertion, Aortic stenosis studies, Valvuloplasties, Patent Foreman Ovale Closures, Intravascular Ultrasounds, Rotablations., • Operates and troubleshoots hemodynamic computer systems, including transducer balancing., • Operates and troubleshoots digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems, in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate hospitals and physicians., • Familiarity with the Crash Cart and the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR and defibrillation during a Code Blue situation., • Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment., • Weekly Fluoroscopy checks and radiation protection for the medical staff and physicians., • Responsible for monthly statistics and quarterly film badge rotation., • Assists the RN with admission process; continuously monitors and assists the physician and RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiac cath and interventional radiology procedures., • Performs all other duties as assigned., • This is a lead role that will direct and check the work of two or more technical staff., • Oversees the orientation and/or training of technical staff and informs management of any barriers preventing successful completion of training. Assists with evaluation of technical staff during orientation., • Evaluates technical staff competencies-initial and annual., • Coordinates workflow among technical staff within the work area., • Informs management on training needs and equipment needs, repairs, maintenance., • Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control., • Provides oversight for imaging equipment (Fluoroscopy, McKesson system, IVUS, OCT) for proper archiving., • Provides oversight for routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, arranges repairs as needed., • Complete forms and maintains records, logs and reports of work performed., • Provides oversight for quality control, weekly fluoroscopy checks, preventative maintenance., • Besides these duties, the Lead must participate in the regular work of their classification within the department. Grade 881 Basic Qualifications: Experience • High School Diploma or GED., • Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology. License, Certification, Registration, • Advanced Cardiac Life Support OR Basic Life Support, • Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California), • Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California) Additional Requirements:, • Specialty Leads must have specialty ARRT and one year experience in that specialty., • Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. Nonionic)., • Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures., • Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills., • Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by employer., • Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills., • History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with coworkers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications:, • Three in the last 5 years of experience in Interventional Cardiac Catheterization procedures.