Cath/EP Lab Technologist Intern

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

As needed. Based on availabilty and the needs of the department.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 10.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $16.44 Mid $18.91Position Summary

The Cath/EP Tech Intern assist in caring for patients throughout the perioperative phase of care under the direct supervision of a Cath/EP Lab Tech Specialist including performing invasive cardiology procedures in the Cath and EP labs, including scrub, circulate, and record while maintaining asepsis and safety in compliance with standards of care. Effectively interacts with patients, families, and physicians while maintaining professional practice and ensuring compliance with current regulatory requirements.
The Cath/EP Tech Intern may perform other duties as assigned.
Completed at least the first 3 semester of an accredited CVT program

Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work: EP/Cath Lab Technologist Intern

• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates accurate documentation of patient information during the entire perioperative phase of care according to documentation standards.
• Communicates effectively with the physician, members of the multidisciplinary team, patient and family members.
• Maintains patient comfort, confidentiality and privacy; adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Ability to perform various duties within the Cath and EP lab under the direct supervision of a Cath/EP Lab Tech Specialist; including Circulate, Record, Pan, and Scrub, to assistance the Cardiologist and/or Electrophysiologists during Cath and EP procedures including diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations, peripheral procedures, and simple cardiac device implants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Cath and EP lab procedures; including indications, hemodynamic monitoring, and related anatomy.
• Restock supplies, maintain clean work area; file room work, reception duties, computer use as required.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Stock lab with equipment
• Assist in room turn overs
• Assist in patient interviews
• In the Cath and EP labs, including scrub, circulate, and record, under the direct supervision of a Cath/EP Lab Tech Specialist.
• The Cath/EP Tech Intern may perform other duties as assigned
• BLS
• Competency in EKG Interpretation

Nonessential:

• ACLS

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Cardiovascular Interventional Technical (CVT) or Accredited Electrophysiology Program.

Other information:
Experience Essential:
- Completed at least the first 3 semester of an accredited CVT program.

Certifications Essential:
- BLS

Certifications Preferred:
- ACLS

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