Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Technologist

RWJ Rahway; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Rahway, NJ seeks a Special Procedures Technologist for the Cardiac Catheter Lab. The ideal candidate will perform complex radiology angiographic and interventional procedures, ensure patient safety, position patients, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include AMA-approved Radiologic Technology education or CVT, active BLS and ACLS, and preferred RCIS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT) OR graduate of an approved CVT program.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required through the American Heart Association.
• Certification as RCIS is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology scrubbing experience preferred.
• NJ CXT license and ARRT registry preferred.
• EKG certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures, positions patients, and assists with rapid sequence filming during contrast administration.
• Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy equipment, computers, and PACS/ICVS applications to ensure safe and accurate procedures.
• Assists physicians during angiographic and interventional procedures by scrubbing, circulating, or monitoring.
• Sets up sterile trays and equipment, assists with catheter/guidewire passage.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment; reports issues promptly.
• Monitors patient readings and communicates changes to the physician.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other staff in an invasive environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and ability to multi-task under time pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking under pressure

Calm under pressure

Education

AMA-approved RT or CVT program

RCIS certification preferred

Tools

ICVS

PACS

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Rahway, NJ seeks a Special Procedures Technologist for the Cardiac Catheter Lab. The ideal candidate will perform complex radiology angiographic and interventional procedures, ensure patient safety, position patients, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include AMA-approved Radiologic Technology education or CVT, active BLS and ACLS, and preferred RCIS.