Cardiovascular Tech Cath Lab | Part Time

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a dedicated professional to perform technical and clinical duties in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

The role requires completion of a cardiovascular program or equivalent experience, with RCIS within 6 months; strong radiographic safety and patient advocacy are essential.

Candidates must have HS diploma or GED; prior cath lab exposure preferred; the team values safety, accuracy, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Age of patients served: adult and geriatric.
• Required education: HS diploma/GED; cardiovascular program graduate or 10+ years invasive cath lab experience.
• Preferred education: RCIS certification.

Skills

Cath lab equipment

Patient advocacy

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Anatomy & physiology

Hospital computer system

Charge capture

Body mechanics

Filing system

Radiographic techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiovascular program graduate

RCIS certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Overview Performs diversified technical and clinical responsibilities in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Overview Performs diversified technical and clinical responsibilities in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Qualifications

• Age of Patients Served: Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (=>65 years)

• Required Education
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Specific course work: Graduate of Cardiovascular Program, or in lieu of degree have 10+ years of experience in the Invasive Cath Lab

• Preferred Education
• Graduate CVT program with a RCIS certification.

• Necessary Skills
• Use of good radiographic techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patient and personnel.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (adult).
• Be able to use hospital computer system.
• Knowledge of filing system.
• Ability to prepare procedure tray/equipment and maintain sterility
• Knowledge of body techniques and ability to use good body mechanics.
• Ability to initiate appropriate patient charge.
• Proficiency in using Cath lab equipment.
• Patient advocate skills.

• Required Licensure/Certifications
• BLS from the American Heart Association ACLS from the American Heart Association
• Within 6 months of hire or transfer into the position, must be Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Required Experience: Less than 1 year experience in cardiac cath labs and/or direct patient care