About this role
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)
Other facts
About UF Health
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
What you'll do
- The Cardiovascular Technologist assists physicians during invasive and non-invasive procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also educate patients about procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
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