Cardiovascular Technical Assistant - CVT Cath Lab

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving lives in Northeast Florida. This role in the Cardiac Cath Lab involves assisting with critical cardiovascular procedures and ensuring patient safety. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference in the community. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a rewarding career path in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to grow while providing exceptional care to patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in cardiovascular procedures and patient care essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures to analyze and treat cardiovascular issues.
• Monitor patients and report any abnormal findings promptly.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Cardiovascular Procedures

Medical History Review

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Cardiovascular Credentialing

Radiologic Technology Certification

Job description

Details

• Sign-on Bonus: $10K
• Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Schedule: Full time; day shift - 7am-7pm
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
• Location: Jacksonville, FL

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly report any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is applicable.
  • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.