Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Per Diem

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid tuition program

Free onsite parking

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to ensure the safe operation of lab equipment, assist in patient care, and maintain records during procedures. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience with invasive cardiovascular practices. This position offers competitive compensation, along with extensive health benefits, tuition assistance, and additional perks to promote a secure and healthy lifestyle for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized ARRT or Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Registered RT (R) or RCIS with experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; ability to recognize arrhythmias.
• Understand monitoring equipment and emergency equipment in the lab.
• Ability to think quickly to deliver quality patient care; team-oriented.
• Flexibility to respond to changes in volume, emergencies, and scheduling.
• BLs Certification and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operation of cath lab equipment.
• Prepare equipment and assist in patient setup.
• Document procedures accurately on monitoring systems.
• Participate in supply management and staff development.
• Act as an active member of the cath lab team, assisting with supply, safety, and staff development.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures

Teamwork with physicians and co-workers

Ability to monitor hemodynamic systems

Quick thinking for patient care

Team player

BLS & ACLS

Education

Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiology technology program

Registered Radiology Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Tools

X-ray equipment

Hemodynamic monitoring systems

Job description

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Per Diem

Cardiac Cath Lab

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe operation of designated equipment and instruments.
• Set up equipment prior to procedure and assist in patient preparation, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of procedure utilizing event log on hemodynamic monitoring system.
• Maintain the power injection and accurate monitoring of image acquisitions during procedure.
• Perform as active member of cath lab team in assisting with other duties, including supply and inventory management, patient safety, staff development and educational activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiology technology program or Graduate of an approved and accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent.
• Registered Radiology Technologist, RT (R) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, RCIS. Experienced in invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Requires a working knowledge of the x-ray equipment with the ability to assist the physician.
• Requires a working knowledge of radiation safety and the hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Possesses the strong knowledge of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures and the ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias.
• Maintains and understanding working knowledge of monitoring equipment, information system, emergency equipment, and department's specific equipment.
• Possesses the ability to think and move quickly in order to deliver quality and efficient patient care.
• Possesses the skills and sensitivity to work well as a team member with physicians, patients and co-workers.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, and staffing and schedule changes.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification required.

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Benefits

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.