Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) | EP Lab | Full Time

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

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL seeks a skilled EP Lab CVT to monitor procedures and assist physicians in scrub roles. The position covers diagnostic EP, cardiac ablations, device implants/explants, and cardiac cath procedures to ensure safe patient care.

Minimum requirements include an Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field, plus five years' experience or RCIS/RCES certification within 12 months. BLS/ACLS and English proficiency are required for effective team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum five years experience AND RCIS or RCES certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor procedures in the EP Lab CVT setting.
• Assist physician in a scrub-assistant role and circulate as needed.
• Cover diagnostic EP, cardiac ablations, device implants/explants, and cardiac cath procedures to ensure patient safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Five years experience OR RCIS/RCES within 12 months

Job description

Overview

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.

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