INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR TECH

Hudson Regional Hospital • Secaucus, NJ

11d

About The Position

The interventional Cardiovascular Technologist will assist physicians with all aspects of cardiac, endovascular and electrophysiology invasive procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to, diagnostic coronary catheterizations/angioplasty, endovascular diagnostics/angioplasty, balloon pump/lmpella insertions along with electrophysiology procedures such as pacemaker implantation, temporary pacemaker and loop recorder insertions. Responsible for preparing sterile procedure trays along with patient preparation prior to each case. Enters all relevant data into the hemodynamic monitoring system. Interprets cardiac rhythms and recognizes life - threatening arrhythmias. Maintains and utilizes the required standards of digital cine technologies, storage and retrieval of images/hemodynamic records. Member of the Emergency Call Team for procedures after regularly scheduled hours. Must be onsite/in the laboratory within 30 minutes of activation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques.
• Diagnostic Radiography License
• CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.

Responsibilities

• assist physicians with all aspects of cardiac, endovascular and electrophysiology invasive procedures
• preparing sterile procedure trays along with patient preparation prior to each case
• Enters all relevant data into the hemodynamic monitoring system
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and recognizes life - threatening arrhythmias
• Maintains and utilizes the required standards of digital cine technologies, storage and retrieval of images/hemodynamic records
• Member of the Emergency Call Team for procedures after regularly scheduled hours

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees