Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED for CVT—RCIS or RCES.
Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program for RRT or CRT.
Completion of an accredited radiography program for R.T.(R).
Completion of an accredited paramedic education program for Paramedic—NREMT-P.
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.
Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
One (1) year experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab is required.
Responsibilities
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.
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 relative 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 the 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.
Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care.
Must perform at least one of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in quality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance.
Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems or unit specific technologies.
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.