Invasive Specialist (Tech) I- Health Central Cardiac Cath Lab- Days

Cardiovascular Technologist

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Works under the supervision of a preceptor and/or charge person while in their orientation period.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
• Assesses the patient's physical condition and age specific needs.
• 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 high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients' rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• Works evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.
• May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.

Qualifications:

• 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 and obtain RCIS within 18 months of being hired.