AddressThe Cardiovascular Specialist I is responsible to perform all required procedures in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory, operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment, EP pacing systems, hemodynamic monitoring, and other specialized equipment.
Responsibilities
- Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
- Explains and prepares the patient for all invasive procedures.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts in order to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
- Train staff technologists in special procedures.
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the cardiac catheterization department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.
- Responsible for performing all related exams within the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratory.
- Performs various clerical duties including.
- Checks stock inventory and initiates orders.
- Trains other staff technologists and students as needed.
Qualifications
- Technical Diploma/Certificate Allied Health Required or
- Associates Degree Allied Health, Bachelor's Degree Allied Health, or Completed 300 hours of a clinical rotation from an allied health services program Required
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required.
- ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required.
- National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) within 90 Days Required.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS_CCI) within 18 Months, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES_CCI) within 18 Months, or Registered Technologist (ARRT) ARRT CV or ARRT VI within 18 Months Required
- Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed State of Florida, if applicable Upon Hire or State of Florida clinical License, if applicable to education. Upon Hire Required.
- Specialized training in cardiovascular procedures.
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
