Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) | Cath Lab | Day Shift | PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Location: UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital

About Us

Our organization boasts a vibrant and cohesive Heart and Vascular team, featuring two Cath Labs, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Cardio Diagnostics, where clinical excellence is paired with state-of-the-art technology. We focus on interventional cardiac catheterizations, peripheral procedures, and the implantation of electrophysiology devices, offering Registered Nurses (RNs) a remarkable chance to enhance their skills while positively influencing patient outcomes. Our dedicated providers are enthusiastic about their field and are eager to share their expertise with the team, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and ongoing education. With a servant-leader manager who has a decade of experience at our facility, we emphasize the growth and success of both our team and the community we serve.

Responsibilities

The Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), under the guidance of the director or charge person, is responsible for monitoring procedures, which include all diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral catheterization studies. The CVT ensures safe patient care and assists as a scrub technician. This position is available on a PRN Day Shift basis.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Associate’s Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy.
  • Alternatively, a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and:
    • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification (must be obtained within 12 months of hire) OR
    • Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (must be obtained within 12 months of hire).
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred).
  • If ARRT certification is not held, one of the following licenses or certifications is required:
    • Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist license OR
    • Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license OR
    • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification OR
    • Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification.
    • Any of the aforementioned licenses/certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire if a degree in the relevant fields is not held.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required.