Cath Lab Tech III - Full Time Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Free college education programs

Retirement savings

Paid paternity leave

Fertility benefits

Backup elder and childcare

Pet insurance

PTO/Holidays

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a cardiovascular imaging specialist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. This position requires expertise in patient care and technical skills for effective management of cardiovascular cases.

Candidates should have relevant certifications and a minimum of three years’ experience in a Cardiac Catheterization lab. The role emphasizes communication within a multidisciplinary team and adherence to high standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Must possess current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Valid RCIS or CI certification required.
• Three years of experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintain documentation and records for accuracy.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging

Patient care

Technical equipment troubleshooting

Customer service

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree from an accredited program

Completion of an accredited radiography program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Cardiac monitoring systems

Job description

Position Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

Competitive Pay

Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Backup elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays

Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model for the department of Cardiology and supports its strategies.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the department.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols. Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Ensures patient education of procedure performed, needs, safety, and comfort are met while in their care.
• Acquires patient’s clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented. Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• When applicable, applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post procedure.
• Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
• Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools and forms.
• Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism. Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care.
• Must perform at least two of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in quality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance.
• Must be able to demonstrate competencies in all the department’s current technologies in at least 2 modalities (IR, Cath, Vascular Procedures, EP, or Structural Heart).
• Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education / Training

• CVT—RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
• RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
• Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.

Licensure / Certification

Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.

• Valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification.
• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where employed.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where employed.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where employed.
• Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.

Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required.