Cardiovascular Technologist CVT | Cath Lab | Days | Full Time

UF Health; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Cath Lab CVT to join their team. The successful candidate will monitor catheterization studies and ensure patient safety while assisting in procedures. An Associate's Degree or extensive experience along with relevant certifications will be required to excel in this role. Join UF Health in providing world-class healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required or 5 years relevant experience.
• RCIS or RCES Certification required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.
• Ensure safe patient care as a scrub assistant.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Technical skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Five years experience in lieu of education

Job description

Overview

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.

As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.

Responsibilities

The Cath Lab CVT, under the direction the of the director/charge person, monitors procedures, including all diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral catheterization studies, ensures safe patient care, and works as a scrub assistant.

Qualifications

Education:
- Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy
- In Lieu of education requirements, a minimum of five (5) years experience and:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire) OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire)

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- FL Certified Radiologic Technologist license with valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred) OR
- FL Registered Respiratory Therapist license with valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred)
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire if no degree in the applicable fields)
- BLS
- ACLS

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English