Cardiovascular Specialist - Cath Lab, Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Specialist I is responsible to perform all required procedures in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory, operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment, EP pacing systems, hemodynamic monitoring, and other specialized equipment. Responsibilities Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Explains and prepares the patient for all invasive procedures. Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts in order to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. Train staff technologists in special procedures. Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the cardiac catheterization department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonably achievable) standards. Responsible for performing all related exams within the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory. Performs various clerical duties including. Checks stock inventory and initiates orders. Trains other staff technologists and students as needed. Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Requirements

Technical Diploma/Certificate Allied Health
Associates Degree Allied Health
Bachelor's Degree Allied Health, or Completed 300 hours of a clinical rotation from an allied health services program Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) within 90 Days Required
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS_CCI) within 18 Months
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES_CCI) within 18 Months
Registered Technologist (ARRT) ARRT CV or ARRT VI within 18 Months Required.
Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed State of Florida, if applicable Upon Hire Required or State of Florida clinical License, if applicable to education, upon Hire Required.
Specialized training in cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
Explains and prepares the patient for all invasive procedures.
Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts in order to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
Train staff technologists in special procedures.
Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the cardiac catheterization department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.
Responsible for performing all related exams within the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory.
Performs various clerical duties including.
Checks stock inventory and initiates orders.
Trains other staff technologists and students as needed.
Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.