Invasive Spec (Tech) II Cath Lab FT Days Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Invasive Spec (Tech) II Cath Lab FT Days Baptist Health – 3.5

Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$62.8K – $87.7K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications RCES Respiratory Therapy

RRT PALS

Certification EMT Certification BLS Certification Laboratory experience Mid-level ACLS Certification High school diploma or

GED RCIS

Paramedic License NREMT Paramedic 1 year Aseptic technique

CRT ARRT

Certification Associate’s degree Cath lab

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level

III NICU.

The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission. Position Summary Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols. Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs. Ensuresthat patient’s education of procedure performed, needs,safety, and comfort are met while in their care. Acquires patient’s clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented. Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies. Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated. When applicable, applies principals ofradiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others. Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Supportsthe Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures. Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique. Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post procedure. Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training Maintains use of customerservice skillsin communication with allstaff, visitors and co-workers. Maintains adequate inventory levels ofsupplies, equipment, resourcestools and forms. Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures. Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care. Must perform at least one of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in quality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance. Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems or unit specific technologies. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Accountable for maintaining down time productivity. Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor. Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or willsolicit supervisory input. Utilizes all department computersystems effectively and accurately. Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures. Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well stocked and organized work areas. Works evenings, weekends, holidays and call as scheduled. May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility. Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction. Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.

Qualifications:

Education/Training One of the following criteria must be met: CVT—

RCIS or RCES:

High school diploma or

GED RRT or CRT:

Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program. R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program. Paramedic—

NREMT-P:

Completion of an accredited paramedic education program. Licensure/Certification Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Must possess and maintain one of the following: Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed. Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed. Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. Experience One (1) year experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab is required. Able to meet all job duties of Invasive Specialist I. Must meet unit specific performance competencies.

NOTE:

Experience Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) HIGHLY preferred.