Invasive Specialist Tech III, Full-Time/Dayshift (Cardiac Cath Lab)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

Requirements

One of the following criteria must be met:
CVT—RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
Must have one of the following:
Valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or
Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification
In addition to the requirements above, must possess and maintain one of the following:
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). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
Three (3) years’ experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required

Responsibilities

Works underthe supervision of a preceptor and/ or charge person while in their orientation period.
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.
Ensuresthat 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 manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesfor interpretation.
Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
When applicable, applies principals of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
Demonstrates the 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 its operation and training
Maintains use of customerservice skillsin communication with allstaff, visitors, and co-workers.
Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools, and forms.
Ensures case turnover time to be within established departmentstandards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care
Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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