Cardiac Cath Lab Technician FT Days Brookwood

Position Summary Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Position Summary Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. LEARN MORE: Baptists Health Brookwood Hospital Responsibilities 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 the patient’s education about the procedure, safety and comfort are met while in their care. Acquires the patient’s clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented. Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media. Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relevant anatomy is demonstrated. When applicable, applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others. Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique. Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post‑procedure. Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training. 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. Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing patient care. Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training One of the following criteria must be met: CVT—RCIS 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. Paramedic—NREMT‑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. Newly hired CVT graduates must take and pass the RCIS or RCES certification within 6 months of employment within OrlandoHealth. Failure to pass the RCIS certification will result in removal from the Invasive Specialist Tech position. 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. Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians‑Paramedic (NREMT‑P) certification and obtain RCIS within 18 months of being hired. Failure to pass RCIS will result in the removal from the Invasive Specialist Tech I Position. Experience None. #J-18808-Ljbffr