CV Tech | Heart Cath Lab | $10K Sign-on + Relo

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is hiring an entry-level certified cardiovascular technologist in Tallahassee, Florida. This role involves assisting in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures while providing quality patient care in the Heart Catheterization Laboratory.

Applicants need an Associate degree in cardiovascular technology or radiologic technology and must obtain various certifications such as BLS and ACLS post-hire. The position promises a fulfilling career in a top healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Required certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred certification in ARRT, CVT, RCIS, or RCES.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor procedures in the Heart Catheterization Laboratory.
• Provide patient care during patients’ stays.

Skills

Basic skills in analytical/scientific methods

Patient care

Adherence to quality guidelines

Education

Associate degree in cardiovascular technology or radiologic technology

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary:

• Entry-level certified cardiovascular technologist.
• Utilizes basic skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes.
• Works under close supervision within clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or scientific methods; adheres to quality guidelines.
• Assists in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform independently on ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) calls (“codes STEMI”).
• Scrubs, circulates, and monitors procedures (e.g., left heart catheterizations (LHC), right heart catheterizations (RHC), percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), STEMI, fractional flow reserve/instantaneous wave-free ratios (FFR/iFR), intravascular ultrasounds (IVUS), and Impella® balloon pumps).
• Provides the highest-quality patient care and safety during patients’ stays in the Heart Catherization Laboratory.
• Implements Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s (TMH), Nursing Services’ and the Heart Catherization Laboratory Laboratory’s philosophies, goals, policies, and procedures.

Reports: Director/Invasive Cardiology (JC:100001)

Supervises: None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• Associate degree in cardiovascular technology or radiologic technology from an accredited program

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) year of job-related experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) certification, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) credential, or other recognized related Human Resources (HR) approved certification(s). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one (1) year post-hire.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.