CV Invasive Specialist Technician - Cardiac Cath Lab

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Cardiovascular (CV) Invasive Specialist Technologist I uses technical skills to provide direct and indirect patient care during Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, or Neuro Interventional procedures. The role supports an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination for patients while following regulatory requirements and department processes. The technologist is proficient in diagnostic and interventional procedures, preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring, and is responsible for meeting system and department goals, quality targets, and fiscal targets. The position assists physicians, anticipates equipment needs, prepares patients using aseptic technique, and performs monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and Holding Room duties. It also includes circulating responsibilities, radiation-safety practices, emergency response, inventory and medication charging, and communication and documentation of relevant electrocardiographic and hemodynamic changes. The schedule is full-time, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A hire-on bonus of $15,000 and relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

One of the following educational backgrounds: Associate’s degree program in Radiologic Technology; graduate of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program with one year of specialty training; graduate of a Cardiopulmonary Technology Program; graduate of a Respiratory Therapist Program; graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedics (EMS-P/EMT-P) Program; graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program; or graduate of an On-The-Job Training Technologist Program.
No work experience required.
If a Radiology Technologist, General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
If a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure in the State of Florida.
If a Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (EMT-P) credential before the start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within 90 days of the start date and maintained.
For Radiology Technologists, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R)) certification.
For Certified Surgical Technologists, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification before the start date and maintained.
For hires into the Neuro Interventional Lab, Stroke Scale Certification from AHA, NIHSS, AACME, or Apex within one year of the start date and maintained.
Ability to take call, acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes, and arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of an alert.
Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation, cardiovascular and vascular anatomy, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills in an active team environment and ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and physicians with varying levels of understanding.
Ability to assess and interpret data.
Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and ability to apply it to hemodynamic and angiographic techniques.
Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and pulse oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.
Physical agility for frequent walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching.
Ability to perform medium work, including occasionally lifting or moving objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force, with or without assistance.
Ability to change positions and work in varied environments, including tight or confined spaces, and reach out, above the shoulders, or overhead.
May need to lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people or equipment, with or without assistance, for up to 90% of the assigned shift.
Ability to work in environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and noise levels; may encounter biohazards such as blood, body fluids, and airborne particles and must follow OSHA and CDC guidelines.
Ability to communicate with others to exchange information and use visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
May need to travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter and may need to use a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Any one of the following certifications, obtained before the start date and maintained: Vascular Intervention Radiology (VI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Cardiac Interventional Radiology (CI).

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician.
Assist the physician and anticipate equipment needs.
Follow approved aseptic technique standards and use equipment and supplies safely and prudently.
Prepare patients for Interventional Lab procedures using established aseptic technique.
Move or assist patients to the procedure table and maintain maximum privacy during procedures.
Use working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Interventional Lab.
Perform monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and Holding Room responsibilities professionally.
Perform circulating responsibilities except for Conscious Sedation and Narcotic drug therapy as ordered by the physician.
Follow radiation-protection measures for self, associates, visitors, and physicians.
Respond to potential emergencies and life-threatening situations and implement preventative measures as directed by the physician.
Ensure supplies and medications are properly charged to each patient using hospital inventory systems.
Recognize and communicate electrocardiographic and hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff during procedures.
Document accurate and pertinent information about the patient's condition during procedures and report it to the appropriate person or people.