Invasive Specialist (Tech) - ORMC Surgery - First Shift - Orlando Health

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we provide care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Orlando Health is one of Florida’s most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems providing access to nearly two million Central Florida residents and has provided care for more than 4,600 international visitors annually. Our physician practices, diagnostic centers, hospitals and advanced medical treatments and procedures, along with our highly qualified team of medical specialists, have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader. We are one of Central Florida’s largest employers with more than 15,000 employees and nearly 3,000 affiliated physicians supporting our philosophy of providing a continuum of care that revolves around patients’ needs. As a leading healthcare resource, providing world-class medical care as well as training our future healthcare providers, Orlando Health will continue to foster growth and development throughout the region for generations to come. We are looking for talented individuals to be part of our team.

• Works under the supervision of a preceptor and/ or charge person while in their orientation period.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Ensures that 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 of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Supports the 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 customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools, and forms.

Education/Training

A graduate of an accredited school of:
• Cardiovascular Technicians –new graduate or
• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy or
• AS degree in Radiologic Technology or certificate of graduation from radiology technology program

Licensure/Certification
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
The following licensure or certification is required depending on the corresponding education above:
• CVT-- Cardiovascular Tech. Must have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification upon hire at Arnold Palmer Hospital. Must maintain 12 CEUs per year or 36 every three years.
• RRT-- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health).
Renewed Bi-annually.
• CRT— Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health).
Renewed Bi-annually.
• Rad Tech-- Valid Florida state license renewed every two years required. Valid American registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) certification. Renewed yearly.