Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist ndash RCESRCISWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalSummaryThis position is an integral member of the EP Lab team providing quality support care during electrophysiology proceduresResponsibilitiesmiddot Prepares procedure room ensuring proper working equipment and adequate suppliesmiddot Reviews and validates patient and procedure information eg patient medical record verify physicianrsquos orders and patient consent transport patients prepares patient for procedure etcmiddot Assist physician during diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures including complex EP interventions by monitoring vital signs and hemodynamics during the casemiddot Perform scrub duties under direct supervision of the physician set up of sterile environment and hand off instrumentsmiddot Provides intra procedural patient care support such as but not limited to maintaining patient comfort maintaining patient positioning monitoring patient vital signs evaluating patient response to diagnostic or interventional EP maneuvers Maintains RCESRCIS Certification and functions under the certification guiding principlesmiddot Works with the team to maintain sterile environment during proceduresmiddot Enters hemodynamic data into electronic medical recordmiddot Assist in emergency procedures by operating emergency equipment Uses BLS techniques in emergent cases Test emergency equipmentmiddot Participates in performance improvement and continued Quality improvementsCardiovascular Invasive Specialist ndash RCESRCISWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalSummaryThis position is an integral member of the EP Lab team providing quality support care during electrophysiology proceduresResponsibilitiesmiddot Prepares procedure room ensuring proper working equipment and adequate suppliesmiddot Reviews and validates patient and procedure information eg patient medical record verify physicianrsquos orders and patient consent transport patients prepares patient for procedure etcmiddot Assist physician during diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures including complex EP interventions by monitoring vital signs and hemodynamics during the casemiddot Perform scrub duties under direct supervision of the physician set up of sterile environment and hand off instrumentsmiddot Provides intra procedural patient care support such as but not limited to maintaining patient comfort maintaining patient positioning monitoring patient vital signs evaluating patient response to diagnostic or interventional EP maneuvers Maintains RCESRCIS Certification and functions under the certification guiding principlesmiddot Works with the team to maintain sterile environment during proceduresmiddot Enters hemodynamic data into electronic medical recordmiddot Assist in emergency procedures by operating emergency equipment Uses BLS techniques in emergent cases Test emergency equipmentmiddot Participates in performance improvement and continued Quality improvementsmiddot High School diploma or general education diploma Associate or Baccalaureate degree in health science preferredmiddot One year full time work experience in Electrophysiology or invasive cardiology technology with specialty training minimum of clinical hours in electrophysiology or interventional cardiology procedures Two years full time work experience in Electrophysiology with competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation systemmiddot Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist RCES or Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist RCIS by CCI Certified in Basic Life Support BLS Certified in Advanced Life Support ACLS preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy physiology radiation safety interventional supplies and equipment operationmiddot Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standardsmiddot Knowledge of patient interaction and management including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsmiddot Demonstrates familiarity and proficiency with the setup and operation of all equipment associated within cardiovascular catheterization Electrophysiology procedures performed at HHCmiddot Ability to use professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting in proceduresWe take great care of careersCommitted to nursing excellence St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice designated Magnet hospital With more than employees it includes a bed teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children St Vincents is also a Level TraumaCentercertified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Now part of Hartford HealthCare it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care A large provider group comprised of the regionrsquos foremost experts provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between Founded in St Vincentrsquos remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate personalized care to the communitySt Vincentrsquos Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare a system that includes acute care hospitals a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network Home Care services Senior Services and an extensive Medical Group network Hartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system of over employeesmdash in more than locations serving towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise touching more than lives every single day Here yoursquoll learn grow and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticutrsquos premier health systems No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system youre connected to the team thats redefining care Start here where every moment mattersmiddot High School diploma or general education diploma Associate or Baccalaureate degree in health science preferredmiddot One year full time work experience in Electrophysiology or invasive cardiology technology with specialty training minimum of clinical hours in electrophysiology or interventional cardiology procedures Two years full time work experience in Electrophysiology with competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation systemmiddot Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist RCES or Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist RCIS by CCI Certified in Basic Life Support BLS Certified in Advanced Life Support ACLS preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy physiology radiation safety interventional supplies and equipment operationmiddot Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standardsmiddot Knowledge of patient interaction and management including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsmiddot Demonstrates familiarity and proficiency with the setup and operation of all equipment associated within cardiovascular catheterization Electrophysiology procedures performed at HHCmiddot Ability to use professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting in proceduresWe take great care of careersCommitted to nursing excellence St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice designated Magnet hospital With more than employees it includes a bed teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children St Vincents is also a Level TraumaCentercertified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Now part of Hartford HealthCare it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care A large provider group comprised of the regionrsquos foremost experts provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between Founded in St Vincentrsquos remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate personalized care to the communitySt Vincentrsquos Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare a system that includes acute care hospitals a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network Home Care services Senior Services and an extensive Medical Group network Hartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system of over employeesmdash in more than locations serving towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise touching more than lives every single day Here yoursquoll learn grow and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticutrsquos premier health systems No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system youre connected to the team thats redefining care Start here where every moment matters