Invasive Cardiovascular Tech III - 40hrs/week, DAYS

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

121d • $65,102 - $100,908

About The Position

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists are allied health professionals who perform diagnostic examinations at the request or direction of an Interventional Cardiologist during invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology, and/or peripheral vascular study procedures. Through subjective data collection and recording, the technologist obtains information from which a correct anatomical and physiological diagnosis may be established for each patient.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree - required
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Training Program - required
• Graduate from an accredited Allied Health Program - required
• 1-3 years in the cardiovascular specialty - required
• Demonstrates familiarity with and working knowledge of normal vs. abnormal cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Able to anticipate and prepare for the necessary treatment if adverse events occur intra procedure.
• Able to anticipate and prepare necessary equipment for emergency procedures.
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Upon Hire - required
• ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support Upon Hire - required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire - required
• ACLS Upon Hire - required

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in all phases of the peri-procedural process.
• Manipulates procedural instrumentation under the direct supervision of the Interventional Cardiologist.
• Responsible for supplies and equipment necessary during the invasive cardiology procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the Interventional Cardiologist.
• Constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Able to function independently for basic procedures and with minimal supervision of a senior technologist in the scrub role during advanced and highly complex procedures.
• Function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Requires emergency on-call duties.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees