Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Job at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem, PA

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  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Bethlehem, PA

Job Description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care including assisting the physician in diagnostic and/or invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures. Provides cross campus coverage as needed. Cross trains for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area to meet department and patient needs.

Job Duties
  • Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies and equipment. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
  • Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during routine and complex cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; assesses changes and appropriately treats.
  • Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; documents and takes appropriate actions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral, or structural heart procedures. Assists and anticipates the needs of the physician.
  • Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including proper use of mechanical closure devices and manual compression.
  • Utilizes standard work to maintain efficiency. Promotes cost-effective care through maintaining and monitoring appropriate use of inventory and par levels.
  • Knows the location, operation, and care of equipment. Problem solves, trouble shoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
  • Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
  • Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.
  • Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
  • Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
  • RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
  • RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
  • RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
  • CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
  • Associate's Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
  • RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
  • RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
  • RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work,

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