Intermountain Health·San Jose, California
The CV Invasive Specialist performs technical duties for cardiac catheterization, including procedure room preparation and hemodynamic recording. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, operating imaging equipment, and providing patient education and support.
The CV Invasive Specialist I performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring some proctoring and supervision of technical detail. The Specialist I performs a variety of technical procedures that require some independent judgment. The CV Invasive Specialist I assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required. Follows Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP) Scope of Practice or for Electrophysiology the NASPE Standards of Professional Practice for the Allied Professional in Pacing and Electrophysiology. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $20,000 sign on bonus, if applicable. If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me! Posting Specifics Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), Variable, 9-hour days (4/9’s), on call shifts Unit/Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Cath Lab - EP, IR, Cardiac and Vascular. 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 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. Join our dynamic, high‑performing Interventional Services team—an integrated lab encompassing four specialized modalities: Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Vascular, and Interventional Radiology. Located just minutes from beautiful Boulder, Colorado, our four state‑of‑the‑art procedure suites feature Philips imaging systems, GE Mac-Lab hemodynamic monitoring, and Epic Cupid structured reporting to support precision and excellence in patient care. Our team is more than skilled—we are a community grounded in professionalism, resilience, optimism, accountability, adaptability, compassion, collaboration, teamwork, initiative, versatility, equity, and efficiency. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care while growing alongside a supportive, innovative, and mission‑driven team, we invite you to join us. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” As a CV Invasive Specialist 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. Develop specific knowledge with regard to invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies which includes assisting in inventory control. Develops specific knowledge of applications, proper use and deployment techniques including documenting hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations. Provide patient education and emotional support for patients and their family members; ensure patient comfort. Foster teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians. Develop knowledge specific to cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options. Assess the condition of the patient, document, and inform physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure. Understand and apply principles of x-ray generation and safety. Understand and demonstrate the correct operation of imaging equipment. May mix and administer medications under the direction and supervision of the physician (RCIS or RCES is required to pass medications). Pursuant to state laws. At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis. Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events. Develop skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Perform point of care testing and QA.
Scrub, circulate, and monitor in diagnostic, interventional, and CRM procedures according to scope of practice documents. Complete procedure data entry; acquire and process imaging studies, hemodynamic assessment and calculations, intra-procedure CathPCI registry requirements, and prepare procedural reports. Skills Patient Assessment and Monitoring Sound Decision Making Procedural Assistance Patient Education Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting Analytical and Critical Thinking Taking Initiative Relationship building Health Language Fluency Communication and Collaboration
2 years of CV Invasive Training experience. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
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Requires a degree in health science or graduation from a specialized cardiovascular/radiologic technology program, along with BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications. Candidates must also hold Surgical Tech/Assistant and Fluoroscopy Operator certifications per Colorado state requirements.
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