Invasive Specialist

Position Summary Position Summary Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures Responsibilities Licensure/Certification Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Must have one of the following: o valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or o Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification; or o A Bachelor's degree in healthcare or science related field may substitute for certification The following licensure or certification is required depending on the corresponding education above: CVT-- Cardiovascular Tech. Must have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) 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. Paramedic-Registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health. Paramedics must also have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. (This option is only valid for team members hired in the cath lab prior to 2008. Paramedics are no longer hired). Experience Three (3) years' experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required. Qualifications Education/Training A graduate of an accredited school of: Cardiovascular Technology - or - AS degree in Respiratory Therapy - or - AS degree in Radiologic Technology or certificate of graduation from a radiology technology program Paramedic certification (This option is only valid for team members hired in the cath lab prior to 2008. Paramedics are no longer hired)

Education/Training A graduate of an accredited school of: Cardiovascular Technology - or - AS degree in Respiratory Therapy - or - AS degree in Radiologic Technology or certificate of graduation from a radiology technology program Paramedic certification (This option is only valid for team members hired in the cath lab prior to 2008. Paramedics are no longer hired)

Licensure/Certification Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs. Must have one of the following: o valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or o Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification; or o A Bachelor's degree in healthcare or science related field may substitute for certification The following licensure or certification is required depending on the corresponding education above: CVT-- Cardiovascular Tech. Must have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) 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. Paramedic-Registered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health. Paramedics must also have valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. (This option is only valid for team members hired in the cath lab prior to 2008. Paramedics are no longer hired). Experience Three (3) years' experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required.