CV Invasive Spec Tech- Special Procedures Job Melbourne area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Job Requirements

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) Technologist utilizes technical skills to deliver direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes during a variety of Cardiovascular, or Electrophysiology, or Interventional Radiology, or Neuro Interventional procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The CVIS Tech is proficient in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional procedures, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with policies, procedures and processes.

The CVIS Tech is responsible for achieving system and department goals, and quality and fiscal targets.

PRIMARY

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Performs diagnostic procedures in at least one of the Heart and Vascular Laboratory areas: interventional coronary, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and/or interventional neurology.

Operates all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, holding room responsibilities, and/or stimming with professionalism and expertise.

Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to and enforces radiation safety standards.

Recognizes and communicates the electrocardiographic/ hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff members throughout the procedure. Recognizes potential emergency and life threatening situations, implementing preventative measures as directed by the Physician.

Moves, lifts, or assists patient appropriately to procedure table and provides for maximum privacy during procedure.

Produces accurate and complete procedural documentation for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions.

Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents.

Ensures all supplies and medications are properly documented for patient charges, accurately utilizing the hospital’s inventory systems.

Facilitates timely patient throughput and participates in inventory and supply management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Any one of the following:
Cardiopulmonary Technology OR
Respiratory Therapy (RRT), OR
Radiological Technology (RT), OR
EMS-P, OR
Certified Surgical Technology, OR
Cardiovascular Tech/Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, OR
Completion of an On-The-Job-Training Tech program
Licensure:
Any one of the following prior to start date and maintained:
For Radiology Technologists:
General Radiographer Licensure in the State of Florida.
For Respiratory Therapists:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Certification:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within 90 days of start date and maintained.
For Certified Surgical Technologists:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
For Paramedic program graduates:
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) prior to start date and maintained.
For Radiology Technologists:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R).
If being hired into Neuro Interventional Lab:
Stroke Scale Certification from American Heart Association (AHA), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Academy of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), or Apex within one (1) year of start date and maintained.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital facility within thirty (30) minutes of alert.
Knowledge of electrocardiogram (ECG) training and arrhythmia interpretation.
Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy.
Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring.
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
Ability to assess and interpret data.
Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians…


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