Cardiac Invasive Specialist Days Full time 5,000 Sign on Bonus - (Commerce Twp, MI)

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, clinically and technically assists physicians before, during and after a variety of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and special procedures laboratories. Prepares patient for procedures and monitors patient status. Inserts and removes arterial and venous lines. Functions as the 1st assistant to the physician during the invasive procedure. Assists with wire handling, catheter advancement, x:ray controls and equipment preparation. Removes vascular sheaths from the femoral, radial, or brachial artery and/or vein as well as deploys designated vascular closure devices. Records hemodynamic/physiological waveforms and performs various hemodynamic/physiological calculations. Maintains equipment, supply inventory and medical inventory. Participates as a team player including providing detailed report to nursing units regarding the patient and procedure.