Department
CV Residency Program
Job Summary
Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program
The Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program (SMCTP) offers two cardiovascular academic training programs, one in Adult Cardiac Sonography and one in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Students may enter only one of the programs as they run concurrently. Both programs are approximately 13 months in duration, beginning and ending in the early fall. The programs include a didactic, hands-on laboratory, and clinical sequence. Both programs are non-degree-granting and provide certificate-level education. The programs are based on clock hours.
The Cardiovascular Training Program’s goals and objectives are to prepare competent entry-level cardiac sonographers and invasive cardiovascular professionals. We focus on the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for the cardiac sonography or invasive cardiovascular technology professions. Students will have the minimum skills, knowledge, and competencies to sit for registry exams in their field of study. Additionally, our students play a crucial role in promoting patient safety, diagnosis, and recovery by working effectively with other allied healthcare professionals, medical staff, patients, and families.
SMHCS is providing the cost of the program and a paid internship to remove common barriers to higher education and professional development. To participate in the training and compensation, students must complete the SMHCS “Student Employee Training, Internship, Residency and Reimbursement Agreement” prior to the program’s start date. Part of the agreement does contain an associated work commitment. Since the Sarasota Memorial Cardiovascular Training Program and its associated internship do not provide full-time hours, student interns may work part-time or PRN in another role within SMHCS if they remain in good standing. Program interns are not substituted for credentialed staff members in the clinical environment.
Adult Cardiac Sonography Specialty
Sonographers use ultrasound machines to create images of the body using sound (at a level above what can be heard). There are specialties in sonography based on what an individual will be scanning, including (but not limited to): Abdomen, Breast, Cardiac (Adult, Fetal, or Pediatric), Vascular, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Musculoskeletal. The SMCTP offers training in the adult cardiac sonography specialty. For more information about this profession, see the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer here: https://www.sdms.org/about/who-we-are/scope-of-practice
The Adult Cardiac Sonography Program is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services (CVD) department at Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota Campus. Their Echocardiography and Vascular labs led SMH to be one of only four hospitals in Florida to achieve accreditation in Adult Echo, Adult TEE, Pediatric Echo, and Vascular Ultrasound from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The CVD department also houses the system’s Cardio-Oncology Program, which received a Center of Excellence Silver Designation from the International Cardio-Oncology Society from 2022-2025. Cardiac sonographers in this department can specialize in structural heart procedures, cardio-oncology, and pediatric/congenital echocardiography. There are plans to expand the Adult Cardiac Sonography Program to SMH-Venice in the future.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Specialty
Cardiovascular Technologists assist physicians with invasive cardiac procedures such as heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, valve replacements, device placements, and more! These are performed by inserting a small tube (catheter) through the patient's blood vessels in the arm or leg, and then travels to the heart. These procedures can:
• Identify and treat blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle.
• Identify and treat electrical abnormalities of the cardiovascular system.
• Replace cardiac valves without requiring open heart surgery.
• Place lifesaving cardiac devices such as pacemakers, left atrial appendage occluders, and more.
The SMCTP offers training in the adult cardiac catheterization laboratory. For more information about this profession, see the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professional’s Scope of Practice for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist here: https://acp-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-RCIS-Scope-of-Practice-Rev-2018.pdf
The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program is affiliated with the Invasive Cardiology department at Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota Campus. The Invasive Cardiology department houses four cardiac catheterization suites, four electrophysiology suites, two cardioversion/TEE suites, a large patient preparation and recovery area, and a shared hybrid operating room. The Invasive Cardiology department performs a variety of procedures including diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures (TAVR, TMVR, TTVR, mitral and tricuspid TEER, LAA occluder placement, interatrial/interventricular occluder placement), and electrophysiology procedures (pulse field ablation, cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD implantation, cardiac contractility modulation device placement, neuromodulation device placement), and more. There are plans to expand the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program to SMH-Venice in the future.
Program Location(s)
Classes and Labs may take place on any SMHCS campus. Currently, they are offered at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Heritage Harbour and SMH-Sarasota, but this is subject to change due to availability.
Clinical hours will be completed at the student's assigned clinical site. Clinical site selection is part of the hiring and application process. The “Student Employee Training, Internship, Residency and Reimbursement” agreement specifies that program participants will work in the department for which they were hired for two years after program completion. The site where a student completes clinical hours will be considered the department for which they were hired.
Current clinical sites include:
• SMH-Sarasota (CVT and Adult Cardiac Sonography)
• SMH-Venice (CVT only)
Application Process
The SMCTP has a two-step application process. Both steps must be performed for an application to be considered complete.
• Step 1: Complete the application available at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e836ce2ca3204cf3b1aa7b2a1e9e5ce3
• Step 2: Complete the application available at https://careers.smh.com/careers/jobs/39274?lang=en-us
Pre-Requisite Coursework & Requirements
Applicants must identify an applicable prerequisite pathway below. All prerequisite coursework requires a letter grade of “C” or higher. Supporting documentation, including official educational transcripts and verification of applicable licenses/credentials, is also required.
• Pathway A : Any associate-level allied health degree, including but not limited to Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedical Sciences, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Registered Nursing.
• Pathway B : Any bachelor’s degree in health sciences.
• Pathway C : Any non-health sciences associate's or bachelor's degree and the following courses: • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Minimum of two 4-credit courses)
• Medical Terminology (Minimum of a 2-credit course)
• General Physics (Minimum of a 2-credit course)
Note: Although not required for individuals using pathways A or B, it is preferred for the following courses to be completed:
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Minimum of two 4-credit courses)
• Medical Terminology (Minimum of a 2-credit course)
• General Physics (Minimum of a 2-credit course)
International Transcripts
• International transcripts are required to be verified by a credentialing company endorsed by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. A full list of approved agencies can be found at https://www.naces.org/members .
• Those who are using international transcripts to apply that were not delivered in English will need to provide proof of English language proficiency by TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT results of 61 or higher. Retired versions of TOEFL will also be accepted with the following scores: Paper-Based Test with results of 500 or higher or Computer-Based Test results of 173 or higher. This requirement will be waived for those who have successfully completed (i.e. grade of “PASS” or “C” or better) college coursework taught in English from an accredited institution OR successful completion (i.e. grade of “PASS” or “C” or better) of high school coursework taught in English from an accredited institution.
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Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Competitie rates
• Bonuses offered
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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