Invasive Cardiology Specialist (Certified)

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Job Summary:

The Certified Invasive Cardiology Specialist performs adult diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This position functions independently as an expert technologist who is a highly competent and clinically skilled member of the Invasive Cardiology Team at Denver Health. The team includes registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, cardiology fellows and faculty physicians. In addition to assisting the physicians with the most complex procedures, this position oversees the technical operations required for the performance of routine diagnostics and advanced interventional cardiovascular procedures. The Certified Invasive Cardiology Specialist performs all procedures with proficiency and demonstrates technical expertise, making a significant contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac dysfunction. This specialist possesses expert clinical and technical knowledge which they apply to collect and assess data, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, to provide therapeutic care for the patient and family systematically and continuously. The person must demonstrate a high degree of understanding of the interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and all invasive cardiology procedures. The individual must be competent in proper sterile technique and will assist the physician with diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiology procedures and may also be involved in electrophysiology procedures. The individual must be competent in the operation and troubleshooting skills of specialty equipment and x-ray systems.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule including but not limited to extended shifts and on-call per operational needs. 15%
• Monitor hemodynamics and record patients during procedures. 15%
• Assess patient intra and post procedures and patient care within cardiovascular scope of practice, patient teaching, and scrubbing roles for invasive procedures performed in the department. 15%
• Performs and assists the interventionalist with the most complex cardiovascular studies and is able to anticipate the needs of the patient and physician based on the procedures performed. 15%
• Operates complex specialty equipment within Invasive Cardiology. 15%
• Performs at an expert clinical level and assists the physician in the performance of adult cardiovascular procedures; including both diagnostic and interventional. 20%
• Serves as an expert resource and educator to all cardiovascular staff, nurses, Cardiovascular Techs, fellows and physicians as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned .
• Complies with all policies and standard.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (cardiovascular/electrophysiology technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, or paramedic/EMT) required.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years previous invasive cardiology (catheterization) lab experience with cardiovascular and electrophysiology focus required.

Licenses:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Cardiac Interventional Radiography Specialty (ARRT(CI)) certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required for specialty validation.
• Non-ARRT (R) require Fluoroscopy Licensure through DORA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in performing all aspects of recording, scrubbing, and monitoring for Cath/EP lab procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise related to cardiovascular theory and technical skill.
• Ability to effectively teach and precept staff in cardiovascular theory and technical skills.
• Competency with imaging and specialized cardiovascular and electrophysiology equipment within scope of practice
• Serves as a role model to all personnel by demonstrating a high level of expertise with invasive cardiology systems, including trouble-shooting skills, effective interactions with patients & staff, leadership ability and professional behavior.
• High level of professionalism and accountability.
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• EPIC Skills or other EMR skill required.
• Proficiency with MS Office preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.