Perform diagnostic imaging and provide physiological monitoring during cardiovascular interventional procedures. Act as a scrub assistant for physicians while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires one year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization lab and a relevant certification such as RCIS, RCES, RRT, CRT, R.T.(R), or NREMT-P. Must maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications.
The INVASIVE SPECIALIST (TECHNOLOGIST) II performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures. Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts Paid Time Off (accrued) Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans Disability and Life Insurance Retirement Savings Plan Family Care Benefits & so much more!
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Retirement Savings Plan
Education Assistance
Prescription Drug Plans
Family Care Benefits
Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care
Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
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
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Accountable for maintaining down time productivity.
Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve the problem and report the incident to the supervisor.
Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills as required or will solicit supervisory input.
Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.
Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
Works evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.
May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction.
Demonstrates efficient use of supplies.
Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management. Implement established procedures for BSI.
Participates in the process ensure that all OSHA, JCAHO, FDA regulations are adhered to within the department.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.
Qualifications
Education/Training
One of the following criteria must be met
CVT—RCIS or
RCES: High school diploma or GED
RRT or
CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
Licensure/Certification
Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed for the state where they are employed.
Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
Experience 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
