Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiovascular, Congestive Heart Failure, Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Healthcare Software, Hospital, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Standards of Care, Team Player
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital
400 Health Park Blvd.
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Schedule: Varies
Employment Type: PRN
Join the cardiovascular services team at UF Health Flagler Hospital as a Cardiovascular Technologist and become part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality cardiovascular diagnostic services that support the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and compassionate professional to contribute to exceptional patient outcomes while advancing their career in a collaborative and innovative healthcare environment.
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
OR
- Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology
OR
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Additional Information
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)
OR
- 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.