CV Invasive Specialist RCIS or RT; 8am-830pm; Full Time, MMC Cath Lab

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

Responsible for preparing patients and assisting physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures such as coronary angiograms, angioplasty, and stents. Integrates with physicians and nurses, and has responsibility for emergency call.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Professional Certification (BLS)
• RCIS/RCES within one year of hire OR Licensed RT with invasive experience

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field
• ACLS

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room and scrubs/assist MD during cardiac catheterization and interventions including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or EP procedures
• Prepares and drapes patients for the process, responds to their questions alleviating any concerns regarding the procedure, and ensures patient comfort
• Enters patient, procedure and equipment details in the system
• Monitors patient hemodynamic status during procedure, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain
• Retrieves imaging and other pertinent data and all necessary calculations for physician's interpretation of results
• Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data as well as intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies
• Operates equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED