Job Description:
During completion of training, the CV Invasive Specialist performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring proctoring and supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require supervised judgment. Assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required under the direction of assigned mentor. Follows Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice. An RN will be present to supervise the care of patients during moderate sedation.
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Posting Specifics
Shift Details : PRN (As Needed)
Unit/Location: St. Vincent's Regional Hospital
Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.
Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a CV Invasive Specialist in Training at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.
Intermountain Health Saint Vincent Hospital is equipped with 2 Cath Labs, 1 Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, 1 Vascular Suite, and a Hybrid Operating Room, providing a comprehensive environment for advanced cardiovascular interventions. We perform approximately 350 procedures per month, spanning a diverse range of specialties:
Cardiac Procedures: Diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, including Impella support.
Electrophysiology: Complex arrhythmia ablations (SVT, atrial fibrillation, Aflutter), Farapulse technology, and Watchman device implantation.
Structural Heart Interventions: TAVR, Triclip, MitraClip, ASD, and PFO closures.
Vascular Procedures: Endovascular, peripheral interventions, EVAR, TAVAR, TEVAR.
Each of our laboratories is outfitted with Philips imaging systems and GE Mac-Lab hemodynamic monitoring systems, complemented by Acist contrast injection devices to optimize precision and efficiency. Our team is highly proficient in using cutting-edge technology, including Pnumbra, Shockwave, Rotablator, Volcano systems, IVUS, Boston Scientific devices, Impella, balloon pumps, and 3D ICE technology.
Beyond our technical expertise, we foster a collaborative and respectful environment that brings together Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Cardiac Surgeons, ensuring interdisciplinary excellence. Our procedures are carried out by highly skilled three-person teams, composed of registered nurses and invasive technologists, with documentation managed via Epic and Mac-Lab systems. Additionally, we employ a balanced approach to sedation, combining RN-led conscious sedation and anesthesia when appropriate.
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As a CV Invasive Specialist in Training at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
Essential Functions
Participate in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around, and inventory control.
Develop patient assessment and monitoring skills to inform the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure.
Develop a knowledge base of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and specific treatment options.
Develop specific knowledge of invasive, diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
Develop an understanding of and begin to provide procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech, according to…