Cath EP Interventional Radiology Lab Tech

AdventHealth•Celebration, FL

61d

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Laboratory Specialist IV (CILS IV) performs a wide range of technical skills, which are utilized during a variety of Cardiac interventions including PCI with STEMI call plus two of the following: Interventional radiology, Vascular procedures, Electrophysiology devices, and Y90 procedures OR proficient in EP ablation OR Destination (ORL South) complex Cath procedures including biopsy etc. The CILS IV is proficient in all aspects of angiography, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with the policies, procedures and processes of the Cardiovascular Services department and Hospital Administration. Adheres to the guidelines and standards of professional practice associations. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Therapy
Experience with Complex Cardiac Interventional Procedures OR Experience with Electrophysiology Diagnostic and Interventional Procedures OR Experience with Pediatric Invasive Procedures OR Experience with Structural Heart Procedures
Advanced Cardiac LIfe Support Cert
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
Must possess and maintain one of the following:
Current valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Radiologic Technologist [R.T.(R)]
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT-P)

Responsibilities

Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene according to accepted standards of care. Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations. Annually meets all required department specific competencies
Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications. Performs within the bounds of the applicable scope of practice for Cardiovascular Interventional Technologists. Facilitates timely patient throughput
Produces an accurately written, promptly completed medical record for each patient based upon the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents
Performs effectively in procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in a therapeutic cardiac laboratory team based on the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice and/or performs effectively in procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in an electrophysiology laboratory based on the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice. Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy.
Learns and upgrades skills. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel. Provides training for procedures within their competency.
Proficiently performs diagnostic and complex coronary interventional procedures, diagnostic and complex electrophysiology procedures, diagnostic and complex peripheral interventional procedures, and/or structural heart procedures, and/or diagnostic and complex pediatric interventional procedures.