Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - TEMP
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Technologist is a specialty Radiology Technologist who partners with physicians, clinical teams, and departmental leadership to care for patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab. The population served is based on the scope of services in the department. The role supports clinical teams during procedures, helps ensure patient safety, maintains and checks imaging and hemodynamic equipment, and contributes to quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives. The technologist also prepares supplies and solutions, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows sterile and aseptic practices and applicable policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in data entry.
- New York State Radiologic Technologist License.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification, or eligibility for certification.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience as a Cardiovascular/Radiology Technologist in a Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab, or equivalent experience.
- Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) certification.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Responsibilities
- Support physicians and clinical teams during Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures by preparing procedural supplies and instruments and actively participating in patient care and safety.
- Participate in quality initiatives and oversee imaging and hemodynamic equipment to ensure proper function; perform quality checks according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and collaborate with the Lead Technologist and Biomed to correct them.
- Apply sterile and aseptic techniques, including proper scrubbing and aseptic opening and handling of supplies.
- Use supplies, equipment, and time cost-effectively; prepare equipment and supplies for procedures and maintain appropriate par levels for safe access.
- Support supply coordinators with receiving, stocking, and expiration processes.
- Participate in environment-of-care initiatives to promote patient safety and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to quality and efficiency initiatives that support safe, effective, and consistent patient throughput.
- Know the location, care, and use of equipment and supplies, and ensure reusable instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
- Communicate and initiate Biomed and Maintenance requests as needed, in coordination with leadership.
- Set up required IV and contrast solutions.
- Maintain and model Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
