Cardio Vascular Tech (Invasive - RT or RCIS), Cardiac Catheter Lab

RWJBarnabas Health•Elizabeth, NJ

35d•$43 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardio Vascular Technician will perform scrub assistant duties in invasive cardiac procedures under the direct supervision of the physician. Specific responsibilities include preparing patients for cardiac cath procedures, cardiac monitoring and scrubbing. Additionally, the Cardio Vascular Technician will prepare the table for procedures, maintaining sterility at all times.

Requirements

Must have graduated from a Radiologic Technologist (RT) program or RCIS Program
Must hold a current New Jersey state Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) license, or RCIS certification

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant experience in cardiac catheterization lab or in invasive procedure

Responsibilities

Performs scrub assistant duties in invasive cardiac procedures under the direct supervision of the physician, for which appropriate progressive training and education has been received
Responsible for the development and maintenance of a clean, safe, and designated sterile environment
Practices in accordance with the policy and procedures of the hospital, cath lab, and nursing departments and promotes adherence of same among co-workers
Uses safety precautions in transporting patients as need, placing patient on the table, insuring radiation safety for both the patient and the staff throughout the procedure
Assists in maintaining the medical stability of the patient throughout their stay in the department by monitoring vital signs and reporting any deviation from normal to the RN or MD
Prepares patients for cardiac cath by: - Clipping the site, Checks temperature, Maintains patient's privacy and dignity at all times, Applies EKG leads
Prepares table for procedures, maintaining sterility at all times
Assesses par levels of supplies and expiration date in cardiac cath lab and notifies inventory technician and/or director as needed
Operation/troubleshooting of contrast Injectors
Logging of Daily Quality Control of Avox
Retrieve patient information from folder - Patient's name, medical records number, date of birth, vital signs, height & weight
Booting up and down the artis and sensis equipment
Inserts patient information for acquisition in sensis and optimed systems
Print reports or burn CD if needed
Assist with patient transport
Restocks equipment as needed
Does not use unapproved abbreviations, accurately documents arrival time for STEMI emergencies
Takes steps to reduce chance of infection, maintains sterile field
Refers any issues during off-hour emergencies to head tech or director either the next working day or live if the situation warrants
Assist nurse during emergencies as needed with supplies, CPR etc.
Be able to assist MD with cath report