Invasive CV Technology Seasonal

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking an Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Specialist (CVT) to assist in cardiovascular procedures in Scrub and Monitoring roles. The CVT will support teams in delivering direct patient care and demonstrate competency across coronary, peripheral, EP studies, and Structural Heart procedures.

Join a mission-driven non-profit system serving Southwest Florida. Base rate is $65.00 per hour, with shift differentials as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent required.
• RCIS certification required upon hire or within one year of hire.
• BLS and ALS certifications within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes sterile process to assist physician during procedures, maintaining sterile field and prep of invasive devices.
• Practices proper radiation safety for patients, self and others.
• Assist in patient care within scope of practice, reporting changes to cardiologists and RN.
• Practices safe medication administration during physician assisted procedures.
• Reports unresolved needs in monitoring documentation prior to discharge from the procedure room.
• Participate in pre verification checklists and time outs.
• Timely, accurate event documentation reflecting procedure specifics and equipment use.
• Maintain knowledge of imaging and interventional equipment operation; document failures promptly.
• Complete patient care assignments within the designated shift.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Sterile technique

Radiation safety

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology

RCIS required upon hire or within 1 year

High school diploma with 800 clinical hours in invasive cardiovascular tech

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time Flat Rate
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

• DEPARTMENT: 17038 - Cardiac Cath
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time Flat Rate
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

Base rate of $65.00 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials

About Nch

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Specialist (CVT) assists in cardiovascular procedures in the Scrub and Monitoring capacity. The CVT assists teams in providing direct patient care within the scope of their practice. Demonstrates competency in coronary intervention, peripheral intervention, electrophysiology studies, and Structural Heart procedures. Additionally, this position participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilizes sterile process to assist physician during procedures, which includes all of the following: maintain sterile field, anticipate needs, and understand use and proper prep of invasive devices.
• Practices proper radiation safety for patients, self and others.
• Assist in patient care within scope of practice. Reports observed changes in patient status for cardiologists and RN.
• Practices safe medication administration during physician assisted procedures.
• Reports unresolved need in reference to monitoring documentation prior to discharge from the procedure room.
• Participate in pre verification checklist and time outs.
• Timely and accurate event documentation which reflects hospital/unit standards and includes procedure specifics (i.e. proc. Type, supply use, chronological entry).
• Always knows the general condition of imaging and interventional equipment. Knows how to operate all equipment required while performing procedures. Documents failures in a timely fashion.
• Completes patient care assignments within the designated shift.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient outcomes.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

OR

Graduate of formal radiological program; Registered as ARRT(CI) preferred.

OR

Highschool Diploma and graduate of a non-accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology that includes a minimum of one year of specialty training and at least 800 clinical hours in the specialty for which the examination is being requested.

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required upon hire, OR completion within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 1 year of hire.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows