Cardiovascular Tech II - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Cardiovascular Tech II to assist physicians with invasive cardiac, neurovascular, vascular/endovascular, electrophysiology, and circulatory support procedures.

The role also supports evaluation of new technologies, adherence to clinical research protocols, and participation in quality-based departmental initiatives. Strong communication and computer skills are required, and licensure/certification in RCIS or equivalent is expected within

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technologist program or radiologic technologist program or graduate of an applied science program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with invasive cardiac, neuro/neurovascular, vascular/endovascular, electrophysiology and circulatory support device procedures.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies; support clinical research trials.
• Contribute to quality-based departmental initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient computing

Education

Associates or Bachelors in health science

Cardiovascular or radiologic technologist program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Cardiovascular Tech II will assist physicians with all invasive cardiac, neuro/neurovascular, vascular/endovascular, electrophysiology, structural heart procedures and circulatory support devices as indicated (i.e. IABP and Impella). In addition, the Cardiovascular Tech II will assist with the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, adherence to protocols for clinical research trials, and support quality based departmental initiatives.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technologist program or radiologic technologist program or graduate of an applied science program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platform.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in health science field.
• Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, invasive procedure area or special procedures radiology
• Hemodynamic monitoring and sterile operative techniques.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 3 months of employment.
• Within 1 year of hire must have successfully passed RCIS exam given by CCI or Radiologic Technologist License.