Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - PDP

Nuvance; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a skilled procedural support specialist to assist cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology teams. You will prepare and manage procedural supplies, participate in patient care during procedures, and ensure device functionality and sterile technique.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to policy. Responsibilities include quality checks, troubleshooting with Biomed, maintaining par levels, and supporting supply coordination.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in supporting physician and clinical teams during Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures in preparing and supporting of all procedural supplies, instruments and intended procedures, as well as active participation in the care of the patient and their safety during procedures.
• Participates in quality initiatives and oversees all imaging and hemodynamic equipment and assures proper function. Performs quality checks per hospital policy and procedures. Troubleshoots malfunctions and collaborates with Lead Technologist and Biomed to correct.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of sterile/aseptic technique, including proper scrubbing and ensuring opening and handling of supplies is aseptically performed.
• At all times, utilizes supplies, equipment, and time in the most cost-effective manner by having proper equipment and supplies ready for the procedures, including ensuring proper par levels are maintained for safe access. Supports supply coordinators in receiving, stocking, and expiration processes.
• Participates in environment of care initiatives to ensure patients are safe and environment/processes are adhered to as guided by policies, and regulatory agencies.
• Engaged in quality and efficiency initiatives to ensure safe, effective, and consistent patient throughput.
• Exhibits knowledge of location, care, and use of all equipment and supplies.
• Ensures appropriate cleaning of all reusable instruments and equipment.
• Communicates and initiates Biomed and Maintenance requestions, as needed, with leadership.
• Sets up correctly all necessary IV and contrast solutions, as required.
• Maintains and Models Nuvance Health values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job description

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

Procedural:

1. Proficient in supporting physician and clinical teams during Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures in preparing and supporting of all procedural supplies, instruments and intended procedures, as well as active participation in the care of the patient and their safety during procedures.
2. Participates in quality initiatives and oversees all imaging and hemodynamic equipment and assures proper function. Performs quality checks per hospital policy and procedures. Troubleshoots malfunctions and collaborates with Lead Technologist and Biomed to correct.
3. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of sterile/aseptic technique, including proper scrubbing and ensuring opening and handling of supplies is aseptically performed.
4. At all times, utilizes supplies, equipment, and time in the most cost-effective manner by having proper equipment and supplies ready for the procedures, including ensuring proper par levels are maintained for safe access. Supports supply coordinators in receiving, stocking, and expiration processes.
5. Participates in environment of care initiatives to ensure patients are safe and environment/processes are adhered to as guided by policies, and regulatory agencies.
6. Engaged in quality and efficiency initiatives to ensure safe, effective, and consistent patient throughput.
7. Exhibits knowledge of location, care, and use of all equipment and supplies.
8. Ensures appropriate cleaning of all reusable instruments and equipment.
9. Communicates and initiates Biomed and Maintenance requestions, as needed, with leadership.
10. Sets up correctly all necessary IV and contrast solutions, as required.
11. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health values.
12. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
13. Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 960
Department: Invasive Cardio Lab
Exempt: No

Salary: $46.80 - $62.56