Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registered

Hours per pay period: 80

Position Summary: Conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results. Follows department policies and protocols. 

1. →Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates, and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
2. →Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
3. →Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
4. →Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
5. →Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
6. →Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
7. →Prepares and positions patients for testing.
8. →Obtains and records patient identification, medical history, and test results.
9. →Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
10. →ensure proper functioning.

• →Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• →OR
• →Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within six months of hire/transfer.
• →BLS certification.