Lead CV Invasive Specialist

Job DescriptionResponsible for the utilization of invasive cardio vascular procedures as necessary and performs under the direct supervision of cardiologists and radiologists.Principal Accountabilities:1. Demonstrates understanding of Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory, and Renal, physiology and pathology.2. Demonstrates thorough understanding of ECG and related medical terminology.3. Recognizes ECG waveform morphology, wave patterns and their significance, including lethal arrhythmias.4. Recognizes and interprets ECG changes occurring in heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions and is able to respond appropriately. (ACLS)5. Lists and describes the most common cardiac pathologies, including symptoms and treatments.6. Demonstrates an understanding of all of the Cardiac medications (Generic & Trade names) and the pharmacokinetics actions related to cardiac and vascular functions and properly documents the medications including indications for administration and dosages.7. Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormalities with clinical laboratory values for Arterial Blood Gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN and creatinine.8. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and is able to perform all components for a RCIS Tech. for a patient undergoing a full cardiac arrest.9. Monitors a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure and intervenes appropriately during and after a lethal arrhythmia using ACLS standards if warranted 10. Identifies cardiac pressure waveforms and informs Interventional Cardiologist when applicable11. Calculates basic hemodynamic parameters using the recording computer.12. Records catheterization events in the database computer.13. Understands the necessary supplies required, can provide them and set up a table to perform a diagnostic cardiac catheterization.14. Describes the fundamental steps in a diagnostic heart catheterization and monitors a patient safely during the procedure.15. Performs cardiac outputs, O2 saturations and ACT (Activated Clotting Time) measurements.16. Monitors a percutaneous intervention and can differentiate between a PTCA, directional and mechanical rotation atherectomy. Full understanding of all extraction devices such as angiojet, rotoblator and laser revascularization devices.17. Ability to explain the indication and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for Acute MI.18. Identifies the benefits of supplementing angiographic imaging with intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry technologies.19. Describes the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker implant, and therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias and implantable cardioverter defibrillators20. Other relevant duties as assignedQualifications1.High School diploma or GED equivalent. LEAD - Specific Certification related to position or Associates DegreeTechnical Degree in related field. All licenses and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Technician at the state (s) andor national level. Top expert and functional mentor; possesses the most advanced knowledge of the functionfamily and department. Makes decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group; provides guidance to andor assists staff on non-routine or escalated issues. Collaborates with Management in the development and validation of methods, techniques, and analytical approach. Serves as a modelmentor for team Members on technical skills.2 Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist. Must be from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program. (CAAHEP). 3.Maintain a BLS and ACLS certificate.4. 3 years min Cath Lab experience. #LI-JS2About UsABOUT US At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets NJ Sustainable Business Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.EEO STATEMENTAtlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.About the TeamAtlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.

Created: 2025-02-28