Cardiovascular Tech Intern, PRN/Dayshift (EP Lab)

Position Summary

Consistently be supervised by a preceptor to develop technical and professionalskills through observation and hands on demonstration.

Qualifications

Education/Training Enrolled in senior year of Cardiovascular Technologist accredited college. Licensure/Certification

• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Experience None.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Develops cognitive thinking skills and assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac procedures.
• Assists in the technical performance of diagnostic and/or interventional procedures specific to individual location.
• Develops good radiation protection work habits to help minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Interprets application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Assists Cardiologist as a scrub assistant.
• Verifies all procedure documentation is complete and legible.
• Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient studies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Provides communication in a positive manner with patients and their families.
• 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
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintain well-stocked and organized work areas.
• Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
• Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity.
• Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.

Essential Functions

• Develops cognitive thinking skills and assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac procedures.
• Assists in the technical performance of diagnostic and/or interventional procedures specific to individual location.
• Develops good radiation protection work habits to help minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Interprets application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Assists Cardiologist as a scrub assistant.
• Verifies all procedure documentation is complete and legible.
• Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient studies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Provides communication in a positive manner with patients and their families.
• 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
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintain well-stocked and organized work areas.
• Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
• Accountable for maintaining downtime productivity.
• Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately. Education/Training Enrolled in senior year of Cardiovascular Technologist accredited college. Licensure/Certification
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Experience None.