Cardiovascular Technologist

Northwell; Town of North Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to support physicians during non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular procedures in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include preparing the unit, equipment, sterile fields, and patient preps; entering data into the system; monitoring patient status and hemodynamics; and ensuring safety and compliance with policies throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a vocational/technical program in cardiovascular technology.
• Current Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
• 1–3 years of technical experience in cardiovascular laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the unit for non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Ensure all instrumentation/equipment is presented on the table in established fashion.
• Prepare sterile field for procedures and adhere to aseptic technique.
• Obtain and prepare physician equipment for procedures.
• Prepare patient for procedure and address questions or concerns.
• Enter patient and procedural information into the computer system.
• Monitor patient status during procedures including hemodynamic data and ECG.
• Balance/calibrate hemodynamic data and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Operate equipment safely and in line with departmental policies.
• Duties listed are considered essential functions under applicable law.

Skills

Cardiovascular exp

Education

Vocational/Technical diploma in Cardiovascular Technology

Job description

Job Description

Provides support to physician performing non-invasive and/or invasive cardiovascular procedures.

Job Responsibility

• Performs a variety of duties to prepare unit for non-invasive and/or invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Ensures all instrumentation/equipment for each procedure is presented on table in established fashion.
• Prepares sterile field for procedures and adheres to aseptic technique, as required.
• Obtains and prepares physician equipment for procedure to be performed.
• Prepares patient for procedure. Responds to patient’s questions alleviating concerns regarding procedure. Ensures patient is correctly prepped and draped in a sterile fashion.
• Enters patient and procedural information into computer system.
• Monitors patient status during procedure, including hemodynamic data, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain, etc. Collects all pertinent data and 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 related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Specialized license and/or certification, required.
• Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification OR Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).