Position Summary:
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you."
About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.
We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification for our specialized spine program. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® distinguishes healthcare organizations and programs that exemplify their commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for their patients, staff and community. As part of our commitment to quality care, we also are a participant in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions for heart patients.
WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?
Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Employee-centric
Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.
Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.
Responsibilities:
What you will do
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Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
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Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
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Ensures that patient's education of procedure performed, needs, safety, and comfort are met while in their care.
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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
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Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
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Assesses processed image media for technical quality, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
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When applicable, applies principals of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
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Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
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Supports the Physician as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures.
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Demonstrates the knowledge of aseptic technique.
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Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post procedure.
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Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training
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Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors and co-workers.
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Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources tools and forms.
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Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
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Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care.
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Must perform at least one of the following: Department preceptor (attend basic preceptor course), charge, actively participates in quality initiative and performance improvement initiative, measures by outcomes and shared governance.
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Must be a superuser on at least two of the department’s clinical systems or unit specific technologies.
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Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
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Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting
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agencies.
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Accountable for maintaining down time productivity.
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Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor.
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Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or will solicit supervisory input.
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Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.
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Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
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Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
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Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
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Works evenings, weekends, holidays and call as scheduled.
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May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
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Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
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Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
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Assists with collection of QA data.
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Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management.
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Implement established procedures for BSI.
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Participates in the process to ensure that all OSHA, JCAHO, FDA regulations are adhered to within the department.
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Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure
Qualifications:
Qualifications
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One of the following criteria must be met:
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CVT—RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
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RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
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R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
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Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
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One (1) year experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab is required. Able to meet all job duties of Invasive Specialist I. Must meet unit specific performance competencies.
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Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
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Must possess and maintain one of the following:
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Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
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Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
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Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
