CVPH Medical Center
Adirondack Mountains – Lake Champlain Region of Northeastern New York

Vibrant, Expanding Program at Financially Stable Hospital!

Responsible for Cath Lab and coordination of Invasive Cardiology with all cardiac services. Works closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and Patient Care Services to assure well-coordinated, high quality cardiac services. Manager also assists with direct patient care as needed. Reports to the Cardiovascular Service Line Director. The cardiac cath team has 19.5 FTE’s (RN’s, Cardiovascular Techs and CCT's).

CVPH is a non-profit, JCAHO accredited, regional center with over 2,200 employees providing care to 170,000 residents in Northeast NY. Average daily census of 200 inpatients, plus 64 residents in nursing home unit, and a Medical Staff of over 150 physicians. In 2010 CVPH had 12,544 admissions, 100,507 patient days, 990 births, 50,651 emergency room visits and 17,206 surgical procedures.

CVPH expanded its cardiology program in late 2004 to include open-heart surgery and coronary angioplasty. This expansion plan was driven by the high incidence of heart disease in the North Country, and the lack of angioplasty and open-heart services north of a line from Albany to Syracuse. CVPH provides a high quality, cost effective service that is of great benefit to the area's overall health-care delivery system. Volumes have steadily grown since inception. 2010 volumes: 1800 diagnostic caths, 500 cardiac interventions, 500 electrophysiology and 600 peripheral vascular procedures, with 2011 volumes projected to increase by 5%, including strong gains in electrophysiology and peripheral vascular interventions.

CVPH first started its diagnostic cath program in 1990. In January 2005 CVPH began its interventional cardiology program and started planning for a 2nd cath lab. That lab opened in March 2006 and by September of the same year was busy accommodating a full-line electrophysiology service. Each lab is equipped with a Philips Integris Allura Flat Panel X-Ray System as well as a Witt Hemodynamic Monitoring System. A 10 bay holding area is staffed and available to assist with patient prep and recovery. The electrophysiology service utilizes a Bard EP Monitoring System w/ Micropace Cardiac Stimulator. A Cryo Cath Ablation System, an RF generator and an EnSite 3-D Mapping System are available for EP procedures. Plans are underway for two additional labs: a dedicated EP lab and peripheral vascular/endovascular lab.

On Lake Champlain, at the edge of the Adirondack Mountains, Plattsburgh is 1 hour from Olympic-Lake Placid Region and Montreal, Quebec, a European style, cosmopolitan city of 3 million. CVPH offers a wonderful combination of high technology and small town charm, ease of living and friendliness.

Education and Knowledge
• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular technical training program or equivalent with a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification and/or NYS Radiologic Technologist License; OR graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current New York State license.
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in invasive cardiology required.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in angioplasty / electrophysiology required.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a lead or management position required.
• BLS / ACLS Certifications required.
• Must possess leadership ability and managerial competency as evidenced by exemplary communication skills and proven ability to coordinate intra- and inter-departmental services and establishment of departmental goals.
• Active involvement in own professional development.

Contact Maggie Dewey, mdewey@cvph.org, 518-335-3334, www.cvph.org
CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901