You may be eligible for a hire on bonus of $15,000.00 and relocation assistancennPOSITION SUMMARYnnThe Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) Tech utilizes technical skills to deliver direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes during a variety of Cardiovascular, or Electrophysiology, or Interventional Radiology, or Neuro Interventional procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The CVIS Tech is proficient in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional procedures, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with policies, procedures and processes. The CVIS Tech is responsible for achieving system and department goals, and quality and fiscal targets.nn*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES *nnProficiently performs diagnostic procedures in at least one of the Heart and Vascular Laboratory areas: interventional coronary, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and/or interventional neurology.nPerforms all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, holding room responsibilities, and/or stimming with professionalism and expertise.nIdentifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to and enforces radiation safety standards.nDemonstrates a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses this knowledge to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician.nRecognizes and communicates the electrocardiographic/ hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff members throughout the procedure. Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventative measures as directed by the physician.nMoves, lifts, or assists patient appropriately to procedure table and provides for maximum privacy during procedure.nProduces accurate and complete procedural documentation for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents. Ensures all supplies and medications are properly documented for patient charges, accurately utilizing the hospital’s inventory systems.nTakes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) per policy.nFacilitates timely patient throughput.nnParticipates in inventory and supply management.nAnnually meets all required department specific competencies.nnMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSnnEducation: o Graduate of a program for any /one/ of the following: o Cardiopulmonary Technology/Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist o Respiratory Therapy o Radiological Technology o EMS-P o Surgical Technology o Cardiovascular Tech o Completion of an On-The-Job-Training Tech programnLicensure: o AART required and maintained for Radiological Technologist program graduates. o RRT required and maintained for Respiratory Therapist program graduates.n*Certification: * o EMT-P Certification required and maintained for Paramedic program graduates. o American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained. o VI or RCIS or RCES or CI preferred. o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card must be obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer and maintained. o NIH (Stroke) required within one (1) year of hire/transfer into Neuro Interventional Lab and maintained.n*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * o Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital within 30 minutes of alert. o Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation. o Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy. o Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring. o Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office – Outlook and Word. o Excellent communication skills in an active team environment. o Ability to assess and interpret data. o Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians at various levels of understanding. o Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.nnJob: *TechniciansnnOrganization: *Holmes Regional Medical CenternnTitle: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Tech - Cardiac Cath LabnnLocation: Florida - Brevard County-MelbournennRequisition ID: 074041