Invasive Specialist Tech, Cardiac Cath Lab (Full-Time/Dayshift)

Position Summary:

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

Full-Time, DayShift OnCall Requirement

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital†in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research, and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond

Qualifications:

Education/Training

One of the following criteria must be met:

• CVT-RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
  
• RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
  
• R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
  
• Paramedic-NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
  

Licensure/Certification

Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.

Must possess and maintain one of the following:

• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
  
• Newly hired CVT graduates must take and pass the RCIS or RCES certification within 6 months of employment within Orlando Health. Failure to pass the RCIS certification will result in removal from the Invasive Specialist Tech position.
  
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
  
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)-Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
  
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))-Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
  
• Paramedic-National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification and obtain RCIS within 18 months of being hired. Failure to pass RCIS will result in the removal from the Invasive Specialist Tech I Position.
  

Experience

None.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Works underthe 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.
  
• Ensuresthat 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 manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesfor 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 customerservice skillsin communication with allstaff, visitors, and co-workers.
  
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools, and forms.
  
• Ensures case turnover time to be within established departmentstandards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care
  
• Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
  
• Maintainsreasonably 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.
  

Other Related Functions

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients� rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting
  

agencies.

• Accountable for maintaining down time productivity.
  
• Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor.
  
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or willsolicitsupervisory input.
  
• Utilizes all department computersystems effectively and accurately.
  
• Assistsin developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
  
• Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
  
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
  
• Works evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.
  
• May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
  
• Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
  
• Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
  
• Managesreportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management. Implement established procedures for BSI.
  
• Participatesin the processto ensure that all OSHA, JCAHO, FDA regulations are adhered to within the department.
  
• Assum