Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program Mission Statement The Cardiovascular Training Program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital provides quality, competency-based cardiovascular education to motivated learners to facilitate their growth into skillful and compassionate practitioners. The programs are committed to educating cardiac sonographers and invasive cardiovascular technologists through a curriculum that focuses on didactic instruction, hands-on lab training, and quality clinical experiences to prepare students for success in the fascinating field of cardiovascular science. Program Offerings The Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program offers two cardiovascular academic training programs, one in Adult Cardiac Sonography and one in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Students may enter only one of the programs as they run concurrently. This is an accelerated honors program that lasts approximately 13 months, beginning in September 2026 and ending in October 2027. The programs include a didactic, hands-on laboratory, and clinical sequence. The program is non-degree-granting and provides certificate-level education. The programs are based on clock hours. Program Goals & Objectives The Cardiovascular Training Program’s goals and objectives are: To prepare competent entry-level cardiovascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for invasive cardiovascular technology. To prepare competent entry-level cardiovascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for adult cardiac sonography. Program Cost & Internship SMHCS is providing the cost of the program and a paid internship to remove common barriers to higher education and professional development. To participate in the training and compensation, students must complete the SMHCS “Student Employee Training, Internship, Residency and Reimbursement Agreement” prior to the program’s start date. Part of the agreement does contain an associated work commitment. Since the Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program and its associated internship do not provide full-time hours, student interns may work part-time or PRN in another role within SMHCS if they remain in good standing. Program interns are not substituted for credentialed staff members in the clinical environment. Adult Cardiac Sonography Specialty Sonographers use ultrasound machines to create images of the body using sound (at a level above what can be heard). There are specialties in sonography based on what an individual will be scanning, including (but not limited to): Abdomen, Breast, Cardiac (Adult, Fetal, or Pediatric), Vascular, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Musculoskeletal. The SMCTP offers training in adult cardiac sonography. Please review the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer before applying for this specialty. Link: https://www.sdms.org/about/who-we-are/scope-of-practice Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Specialty Cardiovascular Technologists assist physicians with invasive cardiac procedures such as heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, valve replacements, device placements, and more! These are performed by inserting a small tube (catheter) through the patient's blood vessels in the arm or leg, which then travels to the heart. These procedures can: Identify and treat blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Identify and treat electrical abnormalities of the cardiovascular system. Replace cardiac valves without requiring open heart surgery. Place lifesaving cardiac devices such as pacemakers, left atrial appendage occluders, and more. The SMCTP offers training in the adult cardiac catheterization laboratory. Please review the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals’ Scope of Practice for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist before applying for this specialty. Link: https://acp-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-RCIS-Scope-of-Practice-Rev-2018.pdf Program Location Classes and Labs may take place on any SMHCS campus. Currently, they are offered at SMH-Sarasota, but this is subject to change due to availability. Clinical hours will be completed at the student's assigned clinical site. Clinical site selection is part of the hiring and application process. The “Student Employee Training, Internship, Residency and Reimbursement” agreement specifies that program participants will work in the department for which they were hired for two years after program completion. Unless otherwise stated, the site where a student completes clinical hours will be considered the department for which they were hired. Current clinical sites include: SMH-Sarasota (CVT and Adult Cardiac Sonography) Application Process Applicants must attend a program information session and a shadowing session. Additionally, two applications must be completed to be considered for the program. This includes both a Smartsheet application and an SMHCS Careers application. Shadowing information is sent after attending an Info Session. Both applications, along with the link to register for an Info Session, are on the Cardiovascular Training Program Application Dashboard at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=51ee935fa3d64aaabf0ad46a14e7f443. Pre-Requisite Coursework & Requirements Applicants must identify an applicable prerequisite pathway below. All prerequisite coursework requires a letter grade of “C” or higher. Supporting documentation, including educational transcripts and verification of applicable licenses/credentials, is also required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. All requirements should be complete before the program start date. Pathway A: Any associate-level allied health degree, including but not limited to Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedical Sciences, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Registered Nursing, etc. Pathway B: Any bachelor’s degree or higher in health sciences. Pathway C: Any non-health sciences associate's degree or higher, and the following college courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Minimum of two 4-credit courses) Medical Terminology (Minimum of a 2-credit course) Physics (Minimum of a 2-credit course) International Transcripts International transcripts are required to be verified by a credentialing company endorsed by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. A full list of approved agencies can be found at https://www.naces.org/members. Those who are using international transcripts to apply that were not delivered in English will need to provide proof of English language proficiency by TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT results of 61 or higher. Retired versions of TOEFL will also be accepted with the following scores: Paper-Based Test with results of 500 or higher or Computer-Based Test results of 173 or higher. This requirement will be waived for those who have successfully completed (i.e. grade of “PASS” or “C” or better) college coursework taught in English from an accredited institution OR successful completion (i.e. grade of “PASS” or “C” or better) of high school coursework taught in English from an accredited institution. Program Accreditation The Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology in Adult Echocardiography and Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: (772) 210-2350 Email: [email protected] Website: www.caahep.org Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT) 1449 Hill Street Whitinsville, MA 01588-1032 Phone: (978) 456-5594 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.jrccvt.org/ Additional Information For additional information, see the Cardiovascular Training Program Application Dashboard at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=51ee935fa3d64aaabf0ad46a14e7f443 or email [email protected]. Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth. Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here. Recognition: 5- Star Quality Rating- SMH- Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' highest rating every year since its inception. 50 Best Hospitals- SMH ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 50 Best Hospitals in two specialties, Rehabilitation and Obstetrics/Gynecology in 2023-2024, and among the nation's top 10% high peformers in 18 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions. World's Best Hospitals- SMH- Sarasota has made Newsweek's prestigous list six years in a row, since the global rankings began in 2019. "A" for Patient Safety- SMH- Sarasota has earned straight A's since it began participating in the Leapfrog Group's hospital safety survey in 2016. Magnet Hospital- SMH has been recognized as a Magnet hospital for the past 20 years by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a continuous achievement for nursing excellence shared by less than 1% of hospitals nationwide. America's Best Employer/Workplace- SMH topped Forbe's list of America's Best Employers, ranking among the top 20% of large employers across all industries in 2024, and #1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2023. The health system also earned a 5-star rating in Newsweek's 2024 list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Women." The benefits of being the best: Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights: Total Rewards Package

Requirements

Applicants must attend a program information session and a shadowing session.
Two applications must be completed to be considered for the program. This includes both a Smartsheet application and an SMHCS Careers application.
Applicants must identify an applicable prerequisite pathway below.
All prerequisite coursework requires a letter grade of “C” or higher.
Supporting documentation, including educational transcripts and verification of applicable licenses/credentials, is also required.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process.
All requirements should be complete before the program start date.
Pathway A: Any associate-level allied health degree, including but not limited to Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedical Sciences, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Registered Nursing, etc.
Pathway B: Any bachelor’s degree or higher in health sciences.
Pathway C: Any non-health sciences associate's degree or higher, and the following college courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Minimum of two 4-credit courses) Medical Terminology (Minimum of a 2-credit course) Physics (Minimum of a 2-credit course)
International transcripts are required to be verified by a credentialing company endorsed by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Those who are using international transcripts to apply that were not delivered in English will need to provide proof of English language proficiency by TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT results of 61 or higher.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Competitive rates
Bonuses offered
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screening
Free confidential counseling services
Employee Discount Programs
Recognition Programs
Referral Programs
Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!