Department: DPH Cath Lab

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Four 10-hour shifts Monday - Friday | *On-Call Required*

Title: Invasive Specialist (Tech) I, Cath Lab Tech, Cardiovascular Technologist, Cardiovascular Technician

Additional Details: ***Relocation Assistance Offered***

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ABOUT DPH CATH LAB

• The Dr. P Phillips Cardiac Cath Lab is located on the 2ndfloor of the hospital, next to PACU. The Cath Lab has four (4) Cardiac Cath Lab suites; Lab 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Lab 1 is mostly utilized for Interventional Radiology, some Heart Catheterizations, and vascular studies.
• Lab 2 is utilized for most of the procedures performed in the Cath Lab; Electrophysiology (implants only), Heart Catheterizations, Interventional Radiology and Peripheral cases.
• Lab 3 and 4 are our STEMI/multipurpose labs that can be utilized for all service line procedures including and dedicated for Ablations and Electrophysiology Studies.
• The Cath Lab has a pre/post procedural area with seven bays dedicated to monitored stretchers and fours bays dedicated to the Radial Lounge with four monitored recliners. The pre/post procedural area is hard wired for monitoring hemodynamics of our patients.

The Invasive Specialist (Cath Lab Tech) performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

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 patients 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 patients 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 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.

Experience:

• None