Cath Lab / Cardiovascular Technologist

Saint Michaels Medical Center•Newark, NJ

107d•$38 - $49

About The Position

Under the general direction of a physician (Cardiologist/Radiologist), the Cath Lab / Cardiovascular Technologist assists with procedures by scrubbing or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data related to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed in the cardiovascular lab. The technologist ensures the procedure room is adequately prepared and monitors par levels of instruments and supplies. The role also participates in departmental staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and training new staff, and assists with all aspects of invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures. Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in Newark, New Jersey. Its Heart and Vascular Institute offers cardiac treatments and procedures. The position is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

ARRT-R and state-required license, or Certified Cardiovascular Technologist (CCT), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
BCLS (AHA) certification required upon hire and must be maintained.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 30 days of hire.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab.
Completion of a cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring.

Responsibilities

Assist with cardiovascular procedures by scrubbing or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data.
Ensure the procedure room is adequately prepared for procedures.
Monitor par levels of instruments and supplies.
Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Participate in training new staff.
Assist with all aspects of invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.