Invasive Tech, Cardiovascular Invasive Tech - Orlando Health

Orlando Health; Saint Cloud (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking dedicated CV Techs to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform essential diagnostic imaging and assist in cardiovascular procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. With over 10 hospitals in Florida, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings that align with your professional goals. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that prioritizes expert care and community service. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS and ACLS certification; PALS may be required.
• Valid licensure/certification required based on education.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures for cardiovascular procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Imaging

Aseptic Technique

Technical Equipment Troubleshooting

Customer Service Skills

Compliance with Regulations

Education

Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technician program

AS degree in Respiratory Therapy

AS degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Medical Imaging Equipment

Computer Systems for Documentation

Job description

Position Summary:

Orlando Health is hiring CV Techs / Cardiovascular Invasive Techs across the system! The Invasive Specialist (Technologist) performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures. Apply today and let us personally match you with the position that matches your goals, values, and needs.

With over 10 hospitals to choose from between the west and east coast of Florida and a variety of schedules to fit your needs, allow us to personally match you to the location and team that best aligns with your experience, values, and goals.

Orlando Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization that has been passionate about delivering expert care to diverse communities for over a century. With physicians in more than 100 specialties, award-winning hospitals, stand-alone emergency departments, urgent care locations and more, the healthcare system attracts patients from across the state, region and nation. Learn more about Orlando Health.

Responsibilities:

1. Works under the supervision of a preceptor and/or charge person while in their orientation period.
2. 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.
3. Ensures that patient's education of procedure performed, needs, safety, and comfort are met while in their care.
4. 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.
5. Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
6. Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
7. When applicable, applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
8. Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
9. Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
10. Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique.
11. Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post-procedure.
12. Locates, uses, and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
13. Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors, and co-workers.
14. Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools, and forms.
15. Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care.
16. Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
17. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
18. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
19. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
20. Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity.
21. Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor.
22. Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or will solicit supervisory input.
23. Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.
24. Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
25. Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
26. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
27. Works evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.
28. May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
29. Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
30. Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
31. Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management. Implements established procedures for BSI.
32. Participates in the process to ensure that all OSHA, JCAHO, FDA regulations are adhered to within the department.
33. Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications:

Education:

1. A graduate of an accredited school of:

• Cardiovascular Technicians – new graduate or
• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy or
• AS degree in Radiologic Technology or certificate of graduation from radiology technology program

Licensure/Certification:

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

The following licensure or certification is required depending on the corresponding education above:

1. CVT — Cardiovascular Tech. Must have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification upon hire at Arnold Palmer Hospital. Must maintain 12 CEUs per year or 36 every three years.
2. RRT — Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health). Renewed Bi-annually.
3. CRT— Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health). Renewed Bi-annually.
4. Rad Tech — Valid Florida state license renewed every two years required. Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Renewed yearly.

Experience:

1. None.