Invasive Cardiovascular Tech, Per Diem Days, 7a - 5p, Cardiac Cath Lab, Atlantic Health, Overlook Medical Center
About The Position
The Invasive Cardiovascular Tech prepares the procedure room and scrubs or assists the physician during cardiac catheterizations and interventions, including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology procedures. The role prepares and drapes patients, answers questions and helps alleviate concerns, and supports patient comfort throughout the procedure. The technician enters patient, procedure, and equipment details into the system; monitors hemodynamic status, including ECG, blood pressure, and chest pain; and retrieves imaging, relevant data, and calculations for physician interpretation. The role also balances, calibrates, and records hemodynamic data, responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies, and operates equipment reliably in accordance with departmental standards and safety policies. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a per diem day position in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, with stated hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Professional Certification (BLS).
- RCIS/RCES within one year of hire with completion of an accredited CVT program, or Licensed RT (ARRT certification) with invasive experience.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in health science or a related field.
- ACLS.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the procedure room and scrub or assist the physician during cardiac catheterizations and interventions, including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or EP procedures.
- Prepare and drape patients, answer their questions, alleviate concerns regarding procedures, and ensure patient comfort.
- Enter patient, procedure, and equipment details in the system.
- Monitor patient hemodynamic status during procedures, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and chest pain.
- Retrieve imaging, pertinent data, and necessary calculations for the physician's interpretation of results.
- Balance, calibrate, and record appropriate hemodynamic data, and intervene in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
- Operate equipment reliably and properly according to departmental standards and safety guidelines and policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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Education Level
High school or GED
