Cardiovascular Technologist - Sunset Park - 5am-3pm (on-call required)

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn in Sunset Park is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to support the primary operating physician in cardiac catheterization and diagnostic procedures.

The role requires an Associate Degree or higher, ARRT radiology registration, RCIS/RCES within 24 months, and ACLS within 6 months. You will participate in patient care in the Cath Lab, assist with equipment, protocols, and education, ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree or equivalent with a minimum 5 years acute invasive cardiology experience or ARRT-based credentialing and RCIS/RCES within 24 months.
• ARHS/ACLS within 6 months and Cardiovasc Invasive Spec-Cert as required.
• Experience in cardia cath lab procedures and ability to assist physician during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs and supports cardiac catheterization and related diagnostic procedures.
• Assists with development of protocols for use in the laboratory.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

ARRT Radiology Technology registration

RCIS or RCES

Cardiovascular invasive specialists certificate

ACLS certification

Tools

Cath lab equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiovascular Technologist - Sunset Park - 5am-3pm. Assists the primary operating physician to perform cardiac catheterization and selected diagnostic procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Serves as a liaison between clinical staff and families
• Provides assessment, treatment and patient care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab with knowledge of patient growth and development and is appropriate to the ages of the patient served assists with patient and family education.
• Assists with care of patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab, including Cardiac Catheterization, Ablation, and peripheral vascular procedures
• Assists with development of protocols and protocols and procedures for use in the laboratory assists with orientation and education of Cath Lab staff.
• Keeps current on best practice standards new technological and research in cardiology and endovascular fields.
• Evaluates new equipment, technology and devices makes recommendations based on evaluations and patient outcomes make recommendations for areas for equipment consolidation monitors for equipment failures and waste returns failed equipment and opened and or unused equipment to purchasing manager for vendor credit protects inventory resources.
• Assists with equipment standardization to ensure cost effectiveness and positive patient outcomes
• Verifies hemodynamic data reviews angiographic and hemodynamic data with operating physician records pertinent data on physician reports inputs completed data in database and ensure final reports are placed in patients' medical records.
• Ensures post procedure data is complete accurate and documented according to Cath Lab and Hospital protocol.
• Understands indications for procedure assists with equipment selection, sets up and prepares equipment for Cath Lab procedures, scrubs as first assistant in Cath Lab procedures, recognizes and implements immediate measures in emergency situations, complies with OSHA, Regulatory Agencies and Hospital safety standards
• Reviews patient history prior films and other data prior to procedure
• Assists the primary physician to perform procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology OR High School Diploma and minimum of 5 years recent acute invasive cardiology / cardiovascular technologist experience, OR High School diploma and ARRT Radiology Technology registration; RCVT or RCIS or RCES within 24 months of employment; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months. Required Licenses: Cardiovasc Invasive Spec-Cert

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in related field.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $102,359.01 - $102,359.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.