Cardio Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Lab

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930


Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $31.50
Maximum Offer $53.66


Summary:

Join our highly skilled Cardiovascular Services team and play a critical role in delivering life-saving cardiac care. As a Cardio Invasive Specialist, you will provide advanced technical and patient care support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Working alongside cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will assist with procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, and other specialized cardiovascular treatments. You will be responsible for preparing patients and equipment, monitoring patient status throughout procedures, operating specialized cardiovascular imaging and monitoring systems, and helping ensure the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about cardiovascular care, and is committed to providing exceptional patient experiences during some of the most critical moments in a patient's healthcare journey. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes while working with cutting-edge technology and an expert cardiovascular team.

Sign-on and relocation for qualified candidates.

• How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• •Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• •Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• •Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• •Malpractice liability insurance
• •Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• •EPIC electronic charting system



Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)


Responsibilities:

Clinical & Procedural Support

Perform technical and patient care functions in the Cardiovascular Laboratory during diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult cardiac patients .

Independently function in the roles of Scrub Technologist, Monitoring/Recording Technologist, and, after obtaining RCIS or RCES certification, Circulator with medication and IV responsibilities .

Anticipate procedural needs based on patient condition, cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, and procedural requirements to support safe, efficient case progression.

Respond appropriately during emergent situations and provide critical support during urgent and life-saving interventions.

Procedures Performed

Diagnostic and interventional coronary angiograms

Left Heart Catheterizations (LHC)

Right Heart Catheterizations (RHC)

Pericardiocentesis

Valve studies

Temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion and management

Advanced Technology & Equipment

Work with leading cardiovascular technologies, including:

ACIST

OCT

SHOCKWAVE

ROTAPRO

IVUS

Cross-Training & Professional Development

Opportunity to expand skills through training in the recovery and post-procedure care of noninvasive cardiovascular patients.

Participate in orientation and training of new team members and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

Function as a super user and subject matter expert for designated equipment, procedures, or emerging technologies.

Quality, Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely procedural documentation within electronic health record and cardiovascular information systems.

Assist with quality improvement initiatives, data collection, audits, and departmental performance metrics.

Support compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.

Maintain adherence to infection prevention, radiation safety, environmental, and patient safety standards.

Operations & Team Support

Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and overall readiness of procedure rooms.

Support laser, radiation, wellness, and departmental safety initiatives as assigned.

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepared procedural environment.

Participate in department meetings, shared governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

Foster positive working relationships with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Advanced Practice Expectations

Independently circulate, scrub, and record Adult Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology procedures .

Develop and maintain competency in at least two additional specialty service areas , which may include:

Electrophysiology (EP)

Cardiac Devices

Vascular Intervention

Structural Heart

Neuro Intervention

Pediatric Cardiology

Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Paramedic program required.

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology certificate program may be accepted if the program length was a minimum of one year.

Three (3) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the required degree.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Experience must include proficiency in:

Scrubbing procedures

Circulating duties

Hemodynamic monitoring

Procedure documentation and recording

Licenses/Certifications

RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) certification preferred.

Candidates without RCIS certification must:

Be registered for the RCIS examination within 18 months of employment , and

Obtain RCIS certification within two (2) years of employment .

Candidates working in Electrophysiology (EP) without RCES certification must:

Be registered for the RCES examination within 30 months of employment , and

Obtain RCES certification within three (3) years of employment .

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six (6) months of hire .

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required only for positions at Presbyterian Downtown and must be obtained within six (6) months of hire .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of:

Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology

Cardiac and vascular disease processes

Cardiovascular diagnostic procedures

Interventional cardiovascular technologies and techniques

Ability to apply clinical knowledge to support safe and effective patient care in a high-acuity procedural environment.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members state