Cardiovascular Technologist I, Cardiac Cath Lab
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. It is a major regional healthcare resource with a commitment to medical education and research. The hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist I for its Cath Lab. This role involves assisting physicians in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care during cardiac catheterization procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate with the cath lab team to promote wellness, optimize patient outcomes, and participate in performance improvement activities. On-call responsibilities are also required.
Requirements
- Technical Diploma/Accredited Cardiovascular and/or Respiratory Care program or Radiologic Technologist Program Graduate and/or from a cardiovascular specialty program.
- Successful completion of ACLS course for Healthcare providers within 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 for waveform analysis and acquisition.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
- >= 3 years Experience in didactic cardiac catheterization lab.
Responsibilities
- Circulating, monitoring, and scrubbing for diagnostic, interventional, and structured heart procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Ensuring daily quality control of equipment and escalating issues as needed.
- Answering to on-call duties and responding to emergent, urgent, and/or routine call-ins outside of normal business hours.
- Preparing for Cardiac Cath procedures, ensuring appropriate paperwork, equipment, supplies, and instruments are ready.
- Monitoring patients and documenting pre/intra/post procedure information, including hemodynamics, supplies, medications, defibrillation, and administering oxygen and emergency medications during procedures following ACLS protocol.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
