Invasive Spec (Tech) II- Health Central Cardiac Cath- Days

Orlando Health • Ocoee, FL

126d

About The Position

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility located in Ocoee, Florida. The hospital has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years, offering services that range from 24/7 emergency care to specialized treatments in cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The facility has received numerous accreditations and designations in various specialty services, including bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. It has also earned 2024-25 High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas from U.S. News & World Report and recognition as a 2024 Top Teaching Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health is committed to providing benefits that go beyond the expected, including career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support employees and their families. The organization emphasizes flexibility to allow employees to be present for their passions, making it a promising workplace.

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 certifications: 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); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) 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.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others when applicable.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
• Demonstrates 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 the operation and training of technical equipment.
• 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity.
• Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve problems and report incidents to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or solicits supervisory input.
• Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
• Works evenings, weekends, holidays and call as scheduled.
• May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
• Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.

What This Job Offers