PER DIEM LEAD SPECIAL PROCEDURE TECHNOLOGIST -CARD. VAS.

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Special Procedure Technologist, Cardiovascular, is an essential member of the invasive cardiology lab team and works in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on critical thinking and patient safety. The role assists with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures, including peripheral and coronary angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, laser procedures, coronary ultrasound, temporary cardiac assist devices, mitral clip, TAVR, ablations, device implantation, and lead and device extraction or explant.

The technologist mentors, trains, and guides technical staff; assists with scheduling and resolving coverage issues; and serves as a resource to staff and physicians on sterile technique and the use and maintenance of supplies and equipment for routine and complex cases. Assignment to the Einstein or Moses campus is based on patient care needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, math, or technology field.
• At least 2 years of experience scrubbing in for invasive cardiac and/or vascular procedures, or 1 year of experience scrubbing in on invasive cardiovascular procedures plus RCIS or RCES certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• RCIS or RCES, RT (R, CI), another certification or degree deemed acceptable, or a foreign-trained medical doctorate with deemed appropriate experience.
• Knowledge of cardiac catheterization and peripheral vascular procedures and technologies, including FFR, laser, IVUS, hemodynamic monitoring systems, Impella, PHP, point-of-care testing (AVOx, ACT, ABG), fluoroscopy systems, atherectomy devices, IABP, and vascular closure devices.
• Knowledge of arrhythmias and related technologies, including 3D mapping systems, PRUKA hemodynamic monitoring systems, laser, device programmers, stimulators, and cooling and RF ablation systems.
• OHS Fit Test.
• OHS Annual Assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Mentor, train, and provide guidance to technical staff.
• Assist with scheduling and resolving coverage issues.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians on sterile technique and the use and maintenance of supplies and equipment used in routine and complex cases.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level