UF Health
Cardiovascular Technologist I | Cardiac Cath Lab | Full-time | Days
UF Health, Saint Augustine, Florida, United States, 32095
Cardiovascular Technologist I | Cardiac Cath Lab | Full-time | Days
The Cardiovascular Technologist provides appropriate patient care in Cardiac Cath Lab. Circulates, scrubs, and records diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult interventional, heart failure, and pulmonary services. Operates appropriate medical equipment and software. Interacts professionally with patients and staff. Overview The Cardiovascular Technologist provides appropriate patient care in Cardiac Cath Lab. Circulates, scrubs, and records diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult interventional, heart failure, and pulmonary services. Operates appropriate medical equipment and software. Interacts professionally with patients and staff. Responsibilities Assists physician as necessary to provide support during invasive as well as non-invasive procedures. Educates patient regarding pending procedure and answers all questions and concerns to the patient’s satisfaction. Provides patient assistance for personal care including ambulation, bathing, dietary needs, toileting and transfer. Ensures patient safety and comfort with regards to table pads and back support in preparation and during procedure. Seeks pertinent information related to patient and assists with provision of care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area. Accurately completes all patient/procedure paperwork. Completes orders in EMR within the allotted time frame. Utilizes appropriate aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and transfer of infections. Based on assessment, notifies medical staff of problems/concerns. Stays abreast on all equipment functions and associated precautions and hazards of all equipment used. Provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function. Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope. Qualifications Education / Training Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Technology Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy In Lieu of education requirements, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Cath Lab Technologist Experience Requirements 0 - 1 year CV Technologist(with Degree) Preferences: 2 years of Cath Lab experience preferred(with Degree). Certificates/Licenses/Registration Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire) Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferences: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Additional Information: BLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire. ACLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 3 months of hire.
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The Cardiovascular Technologist provides appropriate patient care in Cardiac Cath Lab. Circulates, scrubs, and records diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult interventional, heart failure, and pulmonary services. Operates appropriate medical equipment and software. Interacts professionally with patients and staff. Overview The Cardiovascular Technologist provides appropriate patient care in Cardiac Cath Lab. Circulates, scrubs, and records diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult interventional, heart failure, and pulmonary services. Operates appropriate medical equipment and software. Interacts professionally with patients and staff. Responsibilities Assists physician as necessary to provide support during invasive as well as non-invasive procedures. Educates patient regarding pending procedure and answers all questions and concerns to the patient’s satisfaction. Provides patient assistance for personal care including ambulation, bathing, dietary needs, toileting and transfer. Ensures patient safety and comfort with regards to table pads and back support in preparation and during procedure. Seeks pertinent information related to patient and assists with provision of care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area. Accurately completes all patient/procedure paperwork. Completes orders in EMR within the allotted time frame. Utilizes appropriate aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and transfer of infections. Based on assessment, notifies medical staff of problems/concerns. Stays abreast on all equipment functions and associated precautions and hazards of all equipment used. Provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function. Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope. Qualifications Education / Training Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Technology Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy In Lieu of education requirements, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Cath Lab Technologist Experience Requirements 0 - 1 year CV Technologist(with Degree) Preferences: 2 years of Cath Lab experience preferred(with Degree). Certificates/Licenses/Registration Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire) Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferences: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Additional Information: BLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire. ACLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 3 months of hire.
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