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Health First · 4 months ago

CV Invasive Spec Tech- Cardiac Cath Lab

Cocoa Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Health First is a healthcare organization committed to diversity and inclusion. They are seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) Tech to utilize technical skills in delivering patient care during various cardiovascular procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory processes.

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Responsibilities

Proficiently performs diagnostic procedures in at least one of the Heart and Vascular Laboratory areas: interventional coronary, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and/or interventional neurology

Performs all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, holding room responsibilities, and/or stimming with professionalism and expertise

Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to and enforces radiation safety standards

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses this knowledge to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician

Recognizes and communicates the electrocardiographic/ hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff members throughout the procedure. Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventative measures as directed by the physician

Moves, lifts, or assists patient appropriately to procedure table and provides for maximum privacy during procedure

Produces accurate and complete procedural documentation for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents. Ensures all supplies and medications are properly documented for patient charges, accurately utilizing the hospital’s inventory systems

Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy

Facilitates timely patient throughput

Participates in inventory and supply management

Annually meets all required department specific competencies

Qualification

Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistHemodynamic MonitoringTrainingAART certificationRRT certificationBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportAnatomyBasic computer skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduate of a program for any one of the following: Cardiopulmonary Technology/Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Respiratory Therapy, Radiological Technology, EMS-P, Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Tech, Completion of an On-The-Job-Training Tech program

AART required and maintained for Radiological Technologist program graduates

RRT required and maintained for Respiratory Therapist program graduates

EMT-P Certification required and maintained for Paramedic program graduates

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card must be obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer and maintained

NIH (Stroke) required within one (1) year of hire/transfer into Neuro Interventional Lab and maintained

Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital within 30 minutes of alert

Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation

Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy

Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring

Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office – Outlook and Word

Excellent communication skills in an active team environment

Ability to assess and interpret data

Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians at various levels of understanding

Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment