Electrophysiology, Invasive Specialist (Tech) I, Full-Time Days

Position Summary Facility: South Lake Hospital Location: Clermont, FL Status: Full-Time Department: Cardiac Cath Lab Schedule: Days Title: Invasive Specialist Tech I #LI-JM1 “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader. Click Here to Learn About: South Lake Hospital ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS: Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. Employee-centric South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.. An Invasive Specialist (Tech) performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Works under the supervision of a preceptor and/ or charge person while in their orientation period. • 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. • Ensures that 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 for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media. • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. • Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated. • When applicable, applies principals of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. • Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures. • Supports the 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 customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors, and co-workers. • Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools, and forms. • Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care. • Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training 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 • 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: • 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. • RRT-- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health). Renewed Bi-annually. • CRT— Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health). Renewed Bi-annually. • Rad Tech-- Valid Florida state license renewed every two years required. Valid American registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Renewed yearly. • Paramedic—Registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health. Paramedics must also have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. (This option is only valid for team members hired in the cath lab prior to 2008. Paramedics are no longer hired). Experience 1-2 years of experience preferred Essential Functions • Works under the supervision of a preceptor and/ or charge person while in their orientation period. • 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. • Ensures that 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 for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media. • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. • Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated. • When applicable, applies principals of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. • Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures. • Supports the 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 customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors, and co-workers. • Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools, and forms. • Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care. • Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Education/Training 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 • 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: • 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. • RRT-- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health). Renewed Bi-annually. • CRT— Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health). Renewed Bi-annually. • Rad Tech-- Valid Florida state license renewed every two years required. Valid American registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Renewed yearly. • Paramedic—Registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health. Paramedics must also have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. (This option is only valid for team members hired in the cath lab prior to 2008. Paramedics are no longer hired). Experience 1-2 years of experience preferred