Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) | Cath Lab | Day Shift | PRN
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
Location: UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
About Us
At our organization, we take pride in our vibrant and cohesive Heart and Vascular team, which features two Cath Labs, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Cardio diagnostics. Here, clinical excellence is paired with state-of-the-art technology. We focus on interventional cardiac catheterizations, peripheral procedures, and the implantation of electrophysiology devices, offering Registered Nurses (RNs) a remarkable chance to enhance their expertise while positively influencing patient outcomes. Our dedicated providers are enthusiastic about their field and are eager to share their insights with the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and ongoing education. With a servant-leader manager boasting a decade of experience at our facility, we emphasize the growth and success of both our team and the community we serve.
Responsibilities
The Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), under the supervision of the director or charge person, is responsible for monitoring procedures, which include all diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral catheterization studies. This role ensures safe patient care and involves working as a scrub assistant. This is a PRN Day Shift position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate’s Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy
- Alternatively, a minimum of five (5) years of experience along with:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification (to be obtained within 12 months of hire) OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (to be obtained within 12 months of hire)
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred)
- If ARRT is not held, one of the following licenses or certifications is required:
- FL Certified Radiologic Technologist license OR
- FL Registered Respiratory Therapist license OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification
- Any of the above licenses/certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire if no degree in the relevant fields
- BLS certification is required
- ACLS certification is required