Invasive Spec Tech III - Cath Lab Tech III

Position Summary:

Additional Details: Relocation support available for candidates over 100+ miles radius with prior cath lab experience

ABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

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• 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.
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• Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
• Employee-centric
• Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

• 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.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

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

• Serves as a role model for the department of Cardiology and supports its strategies.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the department.
• 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

• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for

• Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is

• 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 adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools and forms.
• Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism. Understands application and technical aspects

• Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing

• Must perform at least three of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in

• Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems. Refer to the clinical ladder for a current list of the

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

A graduate of an accredited school of:

• Cardiovascular Technology – or -
• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy - or -
• AS degree in Radiologic Technology or certificate of graduation from a radiology technology program

• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
• Must have one of the following:
• valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or
• Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or science related field may substitute for certification
• The following licensure or certification is required depending on the corresponding education above:
• CVT-- Cardiovascular Tech. Must have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) 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.

• Three (3) years’ experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required.