Cardiovascular Technologist II - Venice Campus

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist in Venice, Florida to perform cardiovascular procedures in the Invasive Cardiology Department. The role involves independent judgment and responsibilities for patient care and Lab procedures.

The ideal candidate must have two years of experience in an Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab and possess relevant certifications. Additional preferred qualifications include knowledge of hospital computer applications and Structural Heart experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an Interventional Cardiac Cath and/or Electrophysiology Lab.
• Graduation from an accredited Health Science program or cardiovascular program.
• Current licensure or registration in Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiovascular procedures in the Invasive Cardiology Department.
• Assume responsibility for designated Lab and procedures.
• Provide basic patient care and quality customer service.
• Take call as assigned and report to work within 30 minutes.

Skills

Interventional Cardiac Cath experience

Electrophysiology Lab knowledge

Hospital computer applications

Structural Heart experience

Education

Associate of Science degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

Performs cardiovascular procedures in the Invasive Cardiology Department under the supervision of the Cardiologist and/or the Electrophysiologist at a level not requiring constant supervision of the technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment. Assumes responsibility for designated Lab and any procedures performed in that Lab as required. Responsible for basic patient care and quality customer service. Cardiovascular Technologist working in the Cardiac Cath Lab must take call as assigned and be able to report to work within thirty (30) minutes of page/call.

Department

Cardiology Invasive

Required Qualifications

• Require two (2) years of experience in an Interventional Cardiac Cath and/or Electrophysiology Lab.
• Require graduation from an accredited Health Science program (Associate of Science degree or higher) or graduate of an approved/accredited school or cardiovascular program.
• Require one of the following: Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS and/or RCES) OR Require one of the following within one (1) year of hire date: Registered Radiologic Technologist (CV, CI, RCIS, and/or RCES), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RCIS and/or RCES), Registered Nurse (RCIS and/or RCES)
• Require current licensure or registration in the state of Florida (excluding CVT).
• Require current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications within ninety (90) days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer intermediate/expert knowledge of hospital computer applications.
• Prefer Structural Heart experience.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/