Cardiovascular Technologist

Northwell Health; Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional to support invasive cardiovascular procedures. In this role, you will prepare patients and the sterile field, ensuring all necessary equipment is ready and functioning. You'll monitor patient status during procedures and assist physicians in critical situations. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact patient care and outcomes. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about cardiovascular health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• New York State Radiologic Technologist licensure required.
• Two years of experience in cardiac catheterization or interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile fields and equipment for cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor patient hemodynamic status during procedures.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Hemodynamic Data Collection

Sterile Technique

EKG Rhythm Interpretation

Education

Radiologic Technologist Licensure

Graduate of Cardiorespiratory Science Program

Certified Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Cardiac Catheterization Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Provides support to the physician performing invasive cardiovascular procedures such as Coronary Angiograms, Angioplasty and Stents. Integrates well with Physicians and Nurses and has responsibility for Emergency Call.

Job Responsibility

1. Performs a variety of duties to prepare unit for cardiovascular procedures.
   • Prepares sterile field for invasive procedures.
2. Ensures all instrumentation/equipment for each procedure is presented on the table in the established fashion.
3. Prepares patient for invasive procedures.
   • Enters patient, procedure and equipment into computer system.
4. Ensures patients are correctly prepped and draped in a sterile fashion.
5. Responds to patient’s questions alleviating concerns regarding procedure.
6. Performs various duties during procedure.
   • Monitors patient hemodynamic status during procedure, including electrocardiogram, Blood pressure, chest pain.
7. Collects all pertinent data and all necessary calculations for physician’s interpretation of results.
8. Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data.
9. Intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
10. Operates equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
11. Retrieves and provides Physician’s equipment required for procedure using aseptic technique and ensuring maintenance of the sterile field.
12. Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T).

OR

• Graduate of Cardiorespiratory Science Program Required.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), required. Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), preferred.
• Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation and hemodynamic pressure, preferred.
• Two years of cardiac catheterization experience or interventional neurology, or interventional radiology required.