Cardiovascular Invasive Laboratory Specialist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• up to $15K Sign on Bonus
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: This position requires call (need to be within 30 mins of the hospital for call)

Location: AdventHealth North Pinellas 1395 S Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

The community you’ll be caring for: Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth North Pinellas

• Great Culture
• Top Quality outcomes
• Nurse Excellence Committee (NEC)/Governance
• Leadership is accessible
• Located on the Gulf of Mexico

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs a wide range of technical skills, which are utilized during a variety of Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology or Interventional Radiology procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The Technologist is proficient in all aspects of angiography, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with the policies, procedures and processes of the Cardiovascular Services department and Hospital Administration. Adheres to the guidelines and standards of professional practice associations. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene according to accepted standards of care.
• Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered.
• Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations. Annually meets all required department specific competencies
• Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed.
• Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications. Performs within the bounds of the applicable scope of practice for Cardiovascular Invasive Lab Technologists. Facilitates timely patient throughput

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Therapy
• Coronary intervention procedure experience (minimum 500 hours in dedicated cardiac interventional laboratories at a hospital with a Level II [on-site surgery] program.) (Per State Rule)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Must possess and maintain one of the following:
  • Current valid State of license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Radiologic Technologist [R.T.(R)]
  • Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
  • Cardiovascular Therapist (CVT)