Lead Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

Northwell Health•Plainview, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves leading and guiding Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists in their duties, while also performing all functions of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist. The role requires varied days and hours, with potential shifts starting as early as 6:00 am and ending as late as 7:30 pm. It also includes on-call responsibilities for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology AND current NYS Radiologic Technologist License, required.
NYS Radiology License (RADT) and CER- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
BCLS and ACLS, required.
Minimum of two (2) years invasive cardiovascular experience, required.

Responsibilities

Leads and guides Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists in the performance of duties.
Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
Assists in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex imaging issues.
Maintains related department supply and equipment inventory.
Performs all functions of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist.
Prepares unit for cardiac catheterization or other invasive as well as non-invasive procedures.
Prepares patient for invasive diagnostic procedures.
Monitors patient during procedure, i.e., electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain.
May administer oxygen and nitroglycerin, as needed, under direct supervision of physician performing procedure.
Collects all pertinent diagnostic data and all necessary calculations for physician’s interpretation of results.
Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data.
Performs blood gas determinations using oximeter method while handling blood in safe and appropriate manner.
Intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies effectively.
Assists in emergencies until physician takes over.
Performs laboratory test procedures within established criteria.
Operates all cardiac equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
Performs various x-ray exams, if qualified as a licensed Radiology Technologist, as required.
Performs related duties, as required.