What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technologist RCIS | Cath Lab | Day Shift 12s position at University of Florida Health?
Overview
At UF Health Leesburg Hospital, we are committed to delivering state-of-the-art patient care, advanced clinical training, and innovative research that serve the heart of the Central Florida community. Our expert physicians and dedicated clinical teams work together to provide specialty services, leading-edge technology, and cutting-edge clinical studies—bringing world-class healthcare closer to home for you and your loved ones.
As part of the UF Health network, our patients benefit from expanded access to care, comprehensive services, and specialized expertise that ensure a seamless, high-quality experience. Through collaboration, compassion, and innovation—together, we move health forward.
Responsibilities
The Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) works under the direction of the Cath Lab Director or Charge Technologist to perform and monitor all diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral catheterization procedures. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care throughout each case and serves as a scrub assistant, supporting physicians during complex cardiac and vascular interventions.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy.
- In lieu of the educational requirements, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification (required within 12 months of hire) OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (required within 12 months of hire).
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- FL Certified Radiologic Technologist license with valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred) OR
- FL Registered Respiratory Therapist license with valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred).
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (required within 12 months of hire if no degree in the applicable fields).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
