Cardiovascular Invasive Lab Specialist

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. You'll be part of a community that values the whole person, offering comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and complex cardiovascular procedures, including coronary, electrophysiology, peripheral, structural heart, and pediatric interventions.
• Verifies orders, facilitates implementation, and communicates with physicians as needed.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and medications, documenting patient care accurately.
• Maintains and operates equipment and supplies for cardiovascular procedures, ensuring proper setup and sterilization.
• Auxiliaries physicians in invasive cardiology and peripheral vascular procedures, including administering contrast media.
• Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and performs within the scope of practice for the position.
• Takes scheduled emergency calls and responds in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Trains and supervises new personnel, providing orientation and ongoing education.
• Maintains accurate and secure medical records, following prescribed processes for documentation.
• Demonstrates cross-functional abilities and leadership skills within the cardiovascular team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of advanced levels of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Knowledge of Cardiovascular anatomy.
• Knowledge of Vascular anatomy.
• Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and physiology.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
• Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.
• Advanced computer knowledge and skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced levels of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Knowledge of complex electrophysiology procedures.
• Knowledge of complex cardiac intervention.
• Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures.
• Knowledge of peripheral diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of peripheral interventional procedures.
• Knowledge of Y90 procedures.

Education and Experience

• Associate of Science [Required]
• Bachelor's of Science [Preferred]
• 1+ relevant healthcare experience [Required]
• 2+ years experience in cardiac cath/ep/neurosciences/critical care, or interventional radiology [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• OR Registered Technologist - Radiography (R.T.(R)(ARRT)) [Required]
• OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) [Required]
• OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) [Required]
• OR Cardiovascular Interventional Tech Cert (CVIT) [Required]
• OR Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$31.55 - $58.69

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.