Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), you will provide quality care to patients undergoing invasive procedures, effectively assisting physicians in highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, IABP operation, and electrophysiology studies.Every day you will explain procedures to patients, position x-ray equipment for optimal imaging, utilize and monitor safe radiological practices, and meticulously monitor/record patient hemodynamic and physiologic data. You will also perform scrub assistance using aseptic technique, manage blood samples, and provide follow-up instructions post-procedure.To be successful in this role, you will possess technical proficiency in invasive cardiovascular procedures, expertise in x-ray safety and operation, and meticulous attention to detail in patient monitoring, data entry, and aseptic technique.

• Effectively assist physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized Cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intraaortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
• Acute MI function of Circulator. Evaluates and documents patient status and responds appropriately; intervenes/refers in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient response by informing primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Reflects clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency based on knowledge/skills and exceeds essential job responsibilities per department standards.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate care outcomes driven by an underlying curiosity & desire to know more.
• Accepts accountability for use of evidence to monitor and improve care based on regulatory and practice standards.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate's Degree
• A graduate of a diploma, associate or baccalaureate academic program in health science or Graduate of an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology also acceptable
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI; OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES); OR RRT with post primary certification of Cardiac Interventional Radiography through ARRT
• Surgical Assistant License
• State of employment Assistant License or Surgical Technologist Certification upon hire unless performing SA duties within the scope of another active Colorado license, certification, or registration (required for Colorado employed staff only)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within six (6) months of hire

Preferred

• One (1) year of Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience
• Special procedures experience

Where You’ll Work

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.

It also serves as southern Colorado’s home base for the Flight For Life® Colorado air medical transport service.  

It’s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet® Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.