Cardiovascular Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Schedule: Varied - PRN
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital
• Location: Jacksonville, FL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is applicable.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly report any abnormal findings in patient’s condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.