Invasive Specialist (Tech) - Interventional Radiology / Cardiac Cath Labb

Invasive Specialist (Technologist) II

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Interventional Radiology is seeking an Invasive Specialist (Technologist) II. The Invasive Specialist performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

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Responsibilities Essential Functions:

• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
• Ensures that patient's education of procedure performed, needs, safety, and comfort are met while in their care.
• Acquires patient's clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post procedure.
• Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools and forms.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: One of the following criteria must be met:
• CVTRCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
• RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
• ParamedicNREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
• Licensure/Certification: Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
• Must possess and maintain one of the following:
• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
• ParamedicNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
• Experience: One (1) year of Pediatric Interventional Radiology experience preferred or One (1) year experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab. Able to meet all job duties of Invasive Specialist II. Must meet unit specific performance competencies.