Cardiovascular Technologist I, Per Diem / Cardiac Cath Lab

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

90d • $65 - $65

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiovascular Technologist I, Per Diem / Cardiac Cath Lab. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting the physicians in the delivery of safe, age-appropriate patient care during the procedures encompassed in cardiac catheterization. Works collaboratively with the cath lab team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. Participates in unit/department/institution performance improvement activities that impact patient/family and service outcomes based on professional practice standards. Responds to on-call as needed.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma from an Accredited Cardiovascular and/or Respiratory Care program or Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Graduate from a cardiovascular specialty program.
• Successful completion of ACLS course for healthcare providers within (6) six months of employment.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, customer service, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to effectively operate Hemodynamic monitoring systems used in a Cardiac Cath Lab in order to acquire appropriate information.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCVT or RCIS).
• 1-2 years experience in didactic cardiac catheterization lab.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for circulating, monitoring and scrubbing for diagnostic, interventional and structured heart procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Monitors patient and documents prior intra-post procedure including but not limited to hemodynamics, supplies, meds, defibrillation, administering oxygen, emergency medications during procedure following proper ACLS protocol.
• Prepares for cardiac cath procedure ensures for appropriate paperwork, equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Answers to on-call and responds to emergent, urgent, and/or routine call-ins outside of normal business hours; working with healthcare team to produce optimal results and outcomes.
• Ensures daily for quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resources groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree