This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: Interventional Radiology SCHEDULE: Full-time, TEMPORARY; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm **NOTE: Must be able to work on standby evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Due to operational needs, may be required to work at multiple locations, with varied start times, across the North Valley.** EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATE: Completion of two year training program in cardiopulmonary technology or successful completion of a twelve (12) month on the job training program in a licensed catheterization laboratory. Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Must possess current BLS, ACLS, and Fluoroscopy Permit. Must possess a current CRT license. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures, the Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of specialized invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. nonionic). Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures. Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills. Demonstrated technical proficiency and attention to detail in use of collimation and fluoro time. Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills. History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/A DUTIES: Include but are not limited to: Records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes data obtained during the performance of interventional diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and radiological procedures. Monitors the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm and pressure, document and immediately communicates to the corresponding physician. Functions as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring maximum complia members of the team. Provides imaging during procedures. Completes documentation, reports and data entry on computerized exams. Maintains and evaluates equipment, performs quality control tests, troubleshoots and performs minor repairs as needed. Sets-up, maintains and monitors IABP equipment. Acts as preceptor or assist in the training of new staff as well as functions as the department resource person. Identifies continuous quality improvement issues and assist with quality assurance program. Complies with requirements for being off-hour stand-by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization procedures. Reports for call duty within defined time frames. Functions independently and autonomously when on stand-by duty. Demonstrates and applies knowledge in specialty area and takes responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit. Performs hemodynamic and dysrhythmia monitoring of the following procedures: 1. Right heart cath 2. Left heart cath 3. Coronary angiography 4. Graft angiography 5. Pulmonary angiography 6. Menthegine provocation study 7. IHSS studies 8. Temporary pacemakers 9. Permanent pacemaker implantation 10. Intra-aortic Balloon insertion 11. Aortic stenosis studies 12. Valvuloplasties 13. Patent Foreman Ovale Closures 14. Intravascular Ultrasounds 15. Rotablations Operates and troubleshoots hemodynamic computer systems. Including transducer balancing. Operates and troubleshoots digital imaging transfer, storage, and retrieval systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate Hospitals and Physicians. Familiarity with the Crash Cart and the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR and defibrillation during a Code Blue situation. Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment. Weekly Fluoroscopy checks and radiation protection for the medical staff and Physicians. Responsible for monthly statistics and quarterly film badge rotation. Assists the RN with admission process; continuously monitors and assists the physician and RNs during cardiac cath procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.