Chief Cardiovascular Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 67,502 - 82,656

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark, NJ is seeking a Chief Cardiovascular Technologist to provide advanced clinical expertise and operational leadership in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. You will oversee daily workflow, support physicians during invasive procedures, and lead a technologist team to maintain clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role requires RCIS or equivalent certification, NJ CVT/RT license, 2+ years cath lab experience, and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

RCIS or RAD license certification required.
Must have current NJ license as CVT or RT.
Minimum of 2 years of cath lab experience.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced cardiovascular procedures including diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, PCI, structural heart interventions, EP studies, and vascular procedures.
Operate and troubleshoot imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, and interventional equipment.
Ensure accurate documentation of procedural data, radiation doses, inventory usage, and patient records.
Maintain readiness of all equipment and procedure rooms, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Mentor and supervise CVT staff with ongoing training and competency assessments.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, data review, and process optimization.

Skills

RCIS certification

NJ CVT/RT license

Cath lab experience

BLs and ACLS certification

Job description

Chief Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Title: Chief Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #: 0000241919

Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Status: Full-Time

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $49.00 - $60.00 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: The Chief Cardiovascular Technologist, CVT, provides advanced clinical expertise and operational leadership within the cardiac catheterization laboratory, This role oversees daily workflow, ensures high quality patient care, supports physicians during invasive cardiovascular procedures, and leads the technologist team in maintaining clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or equivalent certification required such as RAD license,
Must have current NJ license as certified/licensed CVT or RT,
Minimum of 2 years of cath lab experience
BLS and ACLS certifications required

Preferred

Experienced with EP mapping systems, IVUS/OCT, FFR/iFR, and hybrid OR environments
Previous senior or led tech role

Scheduling requirements

Full time Days
37.5

Essential Functions

Lead and perform advanced cardiovascular procedures including diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, PCI, structural heart interventions, EP studies, and vascular procedures.
Operate and troubleshoot imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, and interventional equipment.
Ensure accurate documentation of procedural data, radiation doses, inventory usage, and patient records.
Maintain readiness of all equipment and procedure rooms, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Maintains equipment preventive maintenance list in collaboration with BioMed as required.
Serve as a clinical resource for complex cases and emergent situations.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate CVT staff, Provide ongoing training, competency assessments, and professional development opportunities.
Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, including data review, case audits, and process optimization.
Monitor adherence to infection control, radiation safety, and procedural protocols,
Participated in morbidity and mortality reviews, accreditation activities, and performance reporting,

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental LeaveTuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.