Cardiac Invasive Specialist

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

Job Title: Special Procedure Technologist

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $44.91 - $55.62 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Special Procedures Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Special Procedures Technologist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex special radiology angiographic and interventional procedures according to strict medical, legal, and professional imaging standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during scans, ensuring accurate patient positioning, delivering age-specific care, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the imaging department.

A typical day for a Special Procedures Technologist may include:

• Prepares patients for procedures, clearly explains the process, and positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration
• Operates diagnostic equipment, fluoroscopy tools, computers, and applications necessary to ensure a safe and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure
• Assist physicians during angiographic and interventional procedures by scrubbing, circulating, or monitoring activities
• Sets up sterile trays and other equipment following aseptic technique, handles instruments, and scrubs to assist with the passage of catheters and guidewires
• Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts equipment, and reports equipment failures or other problems immediately to the appropriate support or departmental leadership
• Monitors and calls out equipment readings, alerting the physician immediately to any changes in patient condition
• Utilizes ICVS and PACS systems to enter accurately identified and labeled images of patients, and retrieves old images and films when necessary
• Demonstrates working knowledge of procedure protocols including prep, positioning, markers, safety, and shielding techniques
• Collaborates professionally in an invasive or surgical environment, working in close cooperation with physicians, nurses, and other technical staff
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environment
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Special Procedures Technologist opportunity:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT) OR graduate of an approved CVT school
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must hold and maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association
• Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology scrubbing and hemodynamic monitoring experience is preferred
• Active NJ Certified X-Ray Technologist (NJ CXT) license and National registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) are preferred
• EKG Certification is preferred