Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - PDP

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Radiology Technologist to support Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures, working with physicians and clinical teams. You will help prepare supplies, ensure patient safety, and participate in quality initiatives within the Invasive Cardio Lab.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, adhering to aseptic technique, and assisting with environment of care initiatives while ensuring reliable attendance and efficient patient throughput.

Qualifications

• Procedural support during Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures.
• Knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and proper handling of supplies.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in supporting physician and clinical teams during Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures.
• Oversee imaging and hemodynamic equipment, perform quality checks, and troubleshoot with Biomed.

Job description

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.

Summary

A specialty Radiology Technologist role in partnership with physicians, clinical teams, and departmental leadership in caring for patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Responsibilities

• Procedural:
  • 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.
• 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