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

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Invasive Specialist II performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention during cardiovascular procedures at Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida. The role provides patient care and education, gathers and documents clinical information, positions patients and equipment, and monitors image quality and patient physiology. The specialist also supports physicians as a scrub assistant and applies aseptic technique and radiation protection principles when applicable. The position requires one year of cardiac catheterization lab experience, the ability to meet all duties of an Invasive Specialist I, and completion of unit-specific performance competencies. Candidates must meet one of the stated education pathways and hold the relevant professional certification or licensure, along with current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit needs. This role works days as indicated by the posting, with evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled. The employee may be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.

Requirements

One year of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab.
Ability to meet all job duties of Invasive Specialist I and unit-specific performance competencies.
Meet one of the listed education pathways: CVT—RCIS or RCES requires a high school diploma or GED; RRT or CRT requires an associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program; R.T.(R) requires completion of an accredited radiography program; Paramedic—NREMT-P requires completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification; PALS may be required depending on unit-specific needs.
Possess and maintain one of the following: CVT—RCIS or RCES certification; RRT registration by the NBRC and state licensure; CRT certification by the NBRC and state licensure; R.T.(R) certification by ARRT and state licensure; or NREMT-P certification plus a valid RCIS certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure procedures and protocols are completed successfully.
Assess patients’ physical condition and age-specific needs.
Educate patients about procedures and ensure their needs, safety, and comfort are met.
Obtain and accurately document patient clinical history; verify study files and records for completeness and accuracy; archive and amend demographic information to appropriate storage media.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and manipulate technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
Assess processed image media for technical quality and patient identification, ensuring all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
Apply radiation-protection principles when applicable to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Provide physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Support the physician as a scrub assistant during cardiovascular procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
Appraise and evaluate actual and potential vessel hemostasis after procedures.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Maintain productivity during downtime.
Notify BioMed and/or the equipment company when needed to resolve equipment problems, and report incidents to the supervisor.
Use good judgment and decision-making, seeking supervisory input when needed.
Use department computer systems effectively and accurately.
Assist in developing and implementing essential policies and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of procedural changes and equipment updates.
Keep work areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized.
Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled; may be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
Perform other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.