Cardiac Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Cardiac Technician for the Cardiothoracic ICU at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr in New Jersey. The position is hourly with an evening shift, offering a wage range of $21.99 to $27.75 per hour.

Responsibilities include monitoring and patient care under RN supervision, performing unit-assigned tasks, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while ensuring development of age-appropriate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support or Patient Care Technician certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient care and monitoring before, during and after procedures under the direction and supervision of an RN.
• Execute unit-directed assignments and participate in quality improvement programs and inventory control.
• Assess patient age-specific needs and provide appropriate age-specific care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification (within 3 months of hire)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification or Patient Care Technician

Job description

Job Title: Cardiac Technician

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardio Thoracic ICU

Req #: 0000259645

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.99 - $27.75 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.

Cardiac Technician – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Cardiac Technician operates and assists in the monitoring of a patient on the Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit. As a Cardiac Technician you administer individualized, professional patient care through efficient knowledge and safe practice of cardiothoracic step down unit procedures.Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every CardiacTechnician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for a Cardiac Technician may include:

• Assumingresponsibility for patient care and monitoring before, during and after procedures under the direction and supervision of an RN.
• Executing special assignments with the unit assigned to them by the clinical director, ADPC or RN. Participates in quality improvement programs and inventory control.
• Using an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care.

This role might be for you if:

• You value accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning in your clinical practice.
• You enjoy contributing to a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

To be considered for this Cardiac Technician opportunity, you are passionate about supporting safe, high-quality surgical care through technical expertise and collaborative teamwork. You have successfully completed a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) , are Certified in Phlebotomy within 3 months of hire,have Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification or Patient Care Technician certification.