Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist - On Call
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures,
the 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 Functions:
- Performs specialized & routine diagnostic & interventional
radiology procedures.
- Assists qualified physicians in fluoroscopic & special x-ray
examinations.
- Records, stores, retrieves, & analyzes data obtained during
procedures.
- Monitors the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm &
pressure, document & immediately communicates to the corresponding
physician.
- Assists w/ procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to
principles of aseptic technique by self & members of the team.
- Provides imaging during procedures.
- Completes documentation, reports & data entry on computerized
exams.
- Maintains & evaluates equipment, performs quality control
tests, troubleshoots & performs minor repairs as needed.
- Sets-up, maintains & 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 & assist w/
quality assurance program.
- Complies w/ requirements for being on off-hour stand-by
coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath
labs or cadiac catheterization & interventional radiology
procedures.
- Reports for call duty within defined time frames.
- Functions independently & autonomously when on stand-by
duty.
- Demonstrates & applies knowledge in specialty area & takes
responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills &
abilities.
- Completes required continuous training & education, including
department specific requirements.
- Complies w/ established personal protective equipment
requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood &
other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants,
radiation, asbestos, & other hazardous substances.
- Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to patients served within the unit.
- Performs hemodynamic & dysrhythmia monitoring & 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, Menthegine 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 & troubleshoots hemodynamic computer systems including
transducer balancing digital imaging transfer, storage, & retrieval
systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate
Hospitals & Physicians.
- Familiarity w/ the Crash Cart & the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular
Specialist role in CPR & defibrillation during a Code Blue
situation.
- Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging
equipment.
- Weekly Fluoroscopy checks & radiation protection for the
medical staff & Physicians.
- Responsible for monthly statistics & quarterly film badge
rotation.
- Assists the RN w/ admission process; continuously monitors &
assists the physician & RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath
labs or cardiac cath & interventional radiology procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
- Completion of sixteen (16) week training program in
cardiopulmonary technology upon hire.
- Must possess current BLS, ACLS, and California Fluoroscopy
Permit.
- Must possess a current CRT license.
- 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.
- For a dedicated cath lab, demonstrated proficiency and
competency in performing Cardiac Cath and PCI, within six (6)
months of hire.
- For a combo lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in
performing Cardiac Cath, PCI and Interventional procedures, within
six (6) months of hire.
- 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 co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Oakland Broadway Medical
Offices
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : On Call
WorkingHoursStart : On Call
WorkingHoursEnd : On Call
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01-SEIU-United
Healthworkers
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Imaging & Radiology
Department : Interventional Radiology
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Oakland , Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist - On Call, Other , Oakland, California
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