Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, RCIS
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Cardiac Invasive Tech (RCIS)

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day; on-call coverage needed from 530p-7a, Monday- Friday and weekend, 24-hour coverage, Saturday and Sunday

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay;
• Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Location: Holy Cross Health, Silver Spring

Description:

• On-call coverage needed from 530p-7a, Monday- Friday and weekend, 24-hour coverage, Saturday and Sunday
• The RCIS performs specialized diagnostic/therapeutic cardiac procedures according to departmental protocol as requested by physician order.
• Assists Cardiologists and other physicians as required.
• Reports to and is supervised by the Nurse-in-Charge of the Cardiac Cath Lab under the direction of the Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Holy Cross Hospital has earned Cardiac Interventional Center designation by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

Responsibilities:

• The incumbent should possess excellent knowledge of radiographic, cardiac, and peripheral vascular anatomy with an ability to use a wide variety of specialized radiographic equipment/technical instruments including pressure injectors, digital imaging, and patient monitoring equipment.
• Must have knowledge of appropriate catheters and guide-wires for specific procedures and the ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: young adults, middle adults, late adults.
• This individual should have knowledge of safety procedures to minimize radiation exposure to patients, co-workers, and self; also to include use of shielding materials and patient restraint devices as well as an understanding of sterilization techniques.

What you will need

Required:

• Must have Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) designation by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) organization or a nationally recognized agency that conducts programmatic accreditation for cardiovascular technology, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.
• Registered in the State of Maryland.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum one year experience in Cardiac Cath Lab highly preferred.

About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades 2021 America's 100 Best Hospitals.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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