Invasive CV Technology Spec Card Cath

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part 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. This position provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and participates in quality improvement activities.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in cardiovascular technology or equivalent, RCIS by hire or within one year, BLS and ALS certifications within 1 year, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent. RCIS is required by hire or within one year.
• BLS and ALS certifications required within 1 year of hire.
• ARRT(CI) certification preferred; radiology training acceptable.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sterile field and maintain sterile conditions during procedures.
• Practice radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Assist in documentation of procedure details and equipment usage.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.
• Participate in pre-verification checklists and time outs.

Education

Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

RCIS certification (required by hire or within 1 year)

ARRT(CI) preferred

High school diploma with 800 clinical hours in invasive cardiovascular technology

BLS certification

ALS certification within 1 year of hire

Basic computer skills (MS Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

• DEPARTMENT: 17038 - Cardiac Cath
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Per Diem
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

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