Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cath Lab Pro

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Cath Lab Support professional to prepare procedure rooms and scrub/assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and related interventions, including stent placements and valve procedures. You will monitor hemodynamics, document patient and equipment data, and respond to questions to alleviate concerns.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, balancing and recording hemodynamic data, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Professional Certification (BLS).
• RCIS/RCES certification within one year of hire with completion of an accredited CVT program or ARRRT license with invasive experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room and scrubs/assist MD during cardiac catheterization and interventions including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or EP procedures.
• Prepares and drapes patients for the process, responds to their questions alleviating any concerns regarding the procedure, and ensures patient comfort.
• Enters patient, procedure and equipment details in the system.
• Monitors patient hemodynamic status during procedure, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain.
• Retrieves imaging and other pertinent data and all necessary calculations for physician's interpretation of results.
• Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data as well as intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
• Operates equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RCIS/RCES certification (within one year of hire)

ARRT license with invasive experience

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Cath Lab Support professional to prepare procedure rooms and scrub/assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and related interventions, including stent placements and valve procedures. You will monitor hemodynamics, document patient and equipment data, and respond to questions to alleviate concerns.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, balancing and recording hemodynamic data, and adhering to safety guidelines.