Cardio Vascular Technologist-Full Time-Day 12 hr

Nuvance Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks staff to assist physicians and RNs in Cardiac Catheterization procedures. You will provide patient care to adults and the elderly within the Invasive Cardio Lab, aligning with department goals and hospital policies.

A shadowing opportunity is offered to learn more about the department. Minimum education is 2 years of college or technical training with training in interventional and electrophysiology areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years college or technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Will train in Interventional and Electrophysiology Procedures.
• BLS certification required; NYS Radiologic Technologist License or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assists laboratory physicians and RNs in Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
• Provides care to adult or geriatric patients in the invasive lab.
• Shadow the department to learn more about procedures.

Skills

Interventional procedures

Electrophysiology equipment

Patient care

Education

Associate degree or 2-year college

Tools

Interventional equipment

Electrophysiology equipment

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Assists laboratory physicians and RNs in areas related to Cardiac Catheterization procedures. Provides care to a specific group of adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments. Candidates are invited to come and shadow in the department to learn more!

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years college or technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Will train in Interventional and Electrophysiology Procedures

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Maintains competency and proficiency with all Interventional and Electrophysiology equipment and procedures by utilizing reading material and attending in-service programs.
• General knowledge of a specialized or technical field normally associated with an A.A. or A.S. degree.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NYS Radiologic Technologist License
• American Registry or Radiologic Technology Certification, or eligible.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 960

Department: Invasive Cardio Lab

Exempt: No

Salary: $51.03 - $68.97