Interventional Tech Cardiac Cath Lab, Full Time, Day shift

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing for the needs of patients of varying ages, their family, and physicians. The role involves performing a variety of patient care tasks and procedures in accordance with licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements. The work environment includes the application of ionizing radiation for cardiac, neuro, and vascular procedures.

Requirements

Two years of formal radiologic technology training in a school approved by the Council on Education of the American Medical Association, successful completion of the Association's examination and/or formal training in Cardiovascular Technology
Previous practical experience as a staff Radiologic Technologist and/or Cardiovascular Technician experience
Certification from the State of New Jersey X-ray Technician Board of Examiners required
CPR certification and unit based orientation
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and risk factors
Physical dexterity to operate sensitive equipment to produce recordings and to perform tests on patients requiring placement of equipment in sensitive areas
Demonstrates effective interactive and communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying
Ability to work cooperatively within the healthcare system, with patients and family members and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. physicians, Respiratory, DI, LAB, etc.)
Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care

Nice To Haves

ARRT certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide for the needs of patients of varying ages, their family, and physicians
Perform a variety of patient care tasks and procedures in accordance with licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities