Invasive CV Tech Spec Card Cath Lab NN

About the Organization

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system includes two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities throughout Southwest Florida offering nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System™, providing higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence, offering Graduate Medical Education and fellowships, endowed chairs, conducting research, participating in national clinical trials, and partnering with health market leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

About the Role

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Specialist assists in cardiovascular procedures in both Scrub and Monitoring capacities. This role supports the team in providing direct patient care within the scope of their practice, demonstrating competency in coronary intervention, peripheral intervention, electrophysiology studies, atherectomy, intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve, and deployment of closure devices. Additionally, this position participates in unit committee and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes sterile process to assist physicians during procedures, including maintaining a sterile field, anticipating needs, and understanding the use and proper prep of invasive devices.
• Practices proper radiation safety for patient, self, and others.
• Assists in patient care within scope of practice and reports observed changes in patient status to the cardiologist and RN.
• Practices safe medication administration during physician-assisted procedures.
• Reports unresolved needs regarding monitoring documentation prior to patient discharge from the procedure room.
• Participates in pre-verification checklist and time-outs.
• Ensures timely and accurate event documentation reflecting hospital/unit standards, including procedure specifics (e.g., procedure type, supply use, chronological entry).
• Monitors and operates imaging and interventional equipment, documenting failures in a timely fashion.
• Completes patient care assignments within the designated shift.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient outcomes.
• Populates required ACC data for registries such as Cath-PCI and ICD.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology with 6 years of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist and CCI certification (preferably Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)) within one year of hire, OR
• Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology and CCI certification (preferably RCIS), OR
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school, registered ARRT (R), and licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 1 year of hire.
• IABP certification preferred.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.

Schedule

Full Time, 10-hour day shifts.