Cardiovascular Tech Intern PRNDayshift Cardiac Cath Lab

Position Summary Consistently be supervised by a preceptor to develop technical and professionalskills through observation and hands on demonstration. Qualifications Education/Training Enrolled in senior year of Cardiovascular Technologist accredited college. Licensure/Certification • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers • ACLS certification required. • PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Experience None. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Develops cognitive thinking skills and assesses the patient's physical condition and age specific needs. • Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac procedures. • Assists in the technical performance of diagnostic and/or interventional procedures specific to individual location. • Develops good radiation protection work habits to help minimize exposure to patient, self and others. • Interprets application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures. • Assists Cardiologist as a scrub assistant. • Verifies all procedure documentation is complete and legible. • Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient studies. • Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique. • Provides communication in a positive manner with patients and their families. • 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. Other Related Functions • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintain well-stocked and organized work areas. • Demonstrates efficient use of supplies. • Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity. • Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.

Education/Training Enrolled in senior year of Cardiovascular Technologist accredited college. Licensure/Certification • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers • ACLS certification required. • PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Experience None.

Essential Functions • Develops cognitive thinking skills and assesses the patient's physical condition and age specific needs. • Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac procedures. • Assists in the technical performance of diagnostic and/or interventional procedures specific to individual location. • Develops good radiation protection work habits to help minimize exposure to patient, self and others. • Interprets application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures. • Assists Cardiologist as a scrub assistant. • Verifies all procedure documentation is complete and legible. • Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient studies. • Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique. • Provides communication in a positive manner with patients and their families. • 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. Other Related Functions • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintain well-stocked and organized work areas. • Demonstrates efficient use of supplies. • Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity. • Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.