Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technician - Scrub & Monitor

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex. F

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to provide direct patient care in the Cardiovascular department and to serve as a scrub person during Cath Lab procedures. The role includes hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with room setup and equipment preparation under physician and RN supervision.

Qualifications include a cardiovascular tech program or internship, 2+ years in a cath lab, and BLS certification. CVT/RCVT certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or completion of the Cardiovascular Technologist Internship in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Experience must include: Cardiac hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring.
• Providing first-line sterile assistance during diagnostic and/or interventional procedures.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Cardiovascular department.
• Act as a scrub person during Cath Lab procedures.
• Perform hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during procedures.
• Assist with preparing the procedural room before procedures.
• Set up the table and equipment for Cath Lab procedures.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a Physician and Registered Nurse.

Skills

Direct patient care

Scrub assistance

Hemodynamic monitoring

Physiologic monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Cardiovascular Technology program

Cardiovascular Technologist Internship

CVT certification

RCVT certification

BLS certification

Job description

University Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to provide direct patient care in the Cardiovascular department and to serve as a scrub person during Cath Lab procedures. The role includes hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with room setup and equipment preparation under physician and RN supervision.

Qualifications include a cardiovascular tech program or internship, 2+ years in a cath lab, and BLS certification. CVT/RCVT certifications are highly desirable.