About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist- Per Diem
Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
Daily Work Times: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 0- Per Diem
Position Summary: Working under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed, conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results. Follows department policies and protocols.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Works under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed.
- Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
- Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
- Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
- Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
- Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
- Prepares and positions patients for testing.
- Obtains and records patient identification, medical history and test results.
- Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
- Associate degree in allied health field; or bachelor’s of science degree as health science and registry eligible as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credential International; or enrolled in an associate degree allied health program with graduation date within six months and registry eligible RCIS.
- Three years of current allied health experience in an acute care setting or registry eligible RCIS.
- BLS certification.
- Recent cardiac cath lab or special procedures experience.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RICS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Note: Non-registered cardiovascular technologist is strongly encouraged to obtain registration.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
