Invasive Specialist; Tech III - Cardiac Cath Lab - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Position Summary

Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Location:

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Position:
Invasive Specialist (Tech) III

Department:
Cardiac Cath Lab

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

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

• 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 completeness 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 principles 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.
• Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimal patient care.
• Must perform at least one of the following:
  Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in quality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance.
• Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems or unit specific technologies.
• 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity.
• Notifies Bio Med 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 will solicit supervisory input.
• Utilizes all department computers effectively and accurately.
• Assists in 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…