Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) | EP Lab | Full Time

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician for the EP Lab. The role involves monitoring procedures, assisting physicians in a scrub role, and circulating for diagnostic EP and cardiac ablations, as well as device implants and explants.

Candidates should have an Associate's or higher in CVT, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy, and RCIS or RCES certification within 12 months of hire. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in CVT, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy.
• RCIS or RCES certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor procedures and assist physician in scrub role.
• Circulate for EP and cardiac ablations, device implants and explants.
• Support patient safety and radiation protection during procedures.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

EP lab experience

Rhythm analysis

Sterile technique

Radiation protection

English proficiency

Education

Cardiovascular Technology

Radiologic Technology

Respiratory Therapy

RCIS Certification

RCES Certification

Job description

Overview

The EP Lab CVT, under the direction the of the director/charge person, monitors procedures, assist physician in a scrub-assistant role, and circulates to include all diagnostic EP and cardiac ablations procedures, device implants and explants, cardiac cath procedures to ensures safe patient care.

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

Minimum 1 year recent experience in Cardiac Cath lab or EP lab:

For less than 1 year EP experience, must have graduated from an accredited academic program with a dedicated EP curriculum and successful completion of EP clinical rotations.

Must have a strong knowledge base in Electrocardiograms, rhythm analysis, sterile technique, cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, and radiation protection