Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech: Hands-on Procedures & Patient Care

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to support interventional and diagnostic procedures. You will prep patients, operate hemodynamic and electrophysiologic equipment, and assist physicians with invasive procedures in the cath lab.

You’ll also perform EKGs, treadmill stress tests, peripheral vascular studies, and imaging. A NJ license and cardiovascular tech credential are required, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Active cardiovascular technologist license in NJ required.
• Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology from a University or related degree preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience in the field preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain composure under stress.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the physician, prepares patients, assembles and operates hemodynamic and electrophysiologic equipment during interventional and diagnostic procedures
• Comforts patients by welcoming them to the cardiology suite, answering their questions, and responding to requests.
• Completes electro-cardiograms (EKGs) by attaching electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs
• Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting patients to EKG monitors
• Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to form a screen image of the heart function, blood flow, and circulation.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following asepsis standards
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Registers patients by entering anticipated service data into the patient record, verifying medical history.
• Comforts patients by welcoming them to the cardiology suite, answering their questions, and responding to requests.
• Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with the use of a catheter.
• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. Performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position and document findings
• Maintains a well-stocked and clean work environment
• Works collaboratively with the Cath Lab team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care

Skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Bedside manner

Data presentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2+ years work experience preferred

Active cardiovascular technologist license in NJ

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology from a University

Bachelor’s degree in cardiovascular technology or undergraduate certificate

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to support interventional and diagnostic procedures. You will prep patients, operate hemodynamic and electrophysiologic equipment, and assist physicians with invasive procedures in the cath lab.

You’ll also perform EKGs, treadmill stress tests, peripheral vascular studies, and imaging. A NJ license and cardiovascular tech credential are required, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.