Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.• Ensuresthat patient's 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 forcompleteness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriatestorage media• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images forinterpretation.• Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy isdemonstrated.• When applicable, applies principals ofradiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.• Supportsthe 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 customerservice skillsin communication with allstaff, visitors and co-workers.• Maintains adequate inventory levels ofsupplies, equipment, resourcestools and forms.• 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 prioritizingoptimize patient care.• Must perform at least one of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates inquality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance.• Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems or unit specific technologies.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, stateand local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingOne of the following criteria must be met:• 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/CertificationMaintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.Must possess and maintain one of the following:• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered CardiovascularElectrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the statewhere they are employed.• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state wherethey are employed.• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed forthe state where they are employed.• Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a validRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.

ExperienceOne (1) year experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab is required. Able to meet all job duties of Invasive Specialist I. Must meet unitspecific performance competencies.