EH - Cardiovascular Tech

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist ( scrub tech) to operate diagnostic imaging equipment and provide scrub assistance in interventional procedures. The role includes hemodynamic monitoring, documentation, and 24/7 on-call coverage for the Cath Lab.

Responsibilities include acquiring images, monitoring hemodynamics, and assisting during procedures under physician direction. CPR/ACLS requirements apply with specific hire timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of allied health care experience
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist Program (CVT) or RT Program
• NH Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy (MIRT)
• RT or RCIS or eligible
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists physician as first Scrub Assist for Diagnostic, Interventional, and other procedures; acquires fluoroscopic and cine images; pans procedure table.
• Monitor and analyze patient hemodynamic and angiographic data; calculate valve areas and shunts as directed.
• Monitor and record patient EKG, pressures, and other case specifics; provide direct patient care under guidance.
• Alert physician to changes in patient response; assist with medication administration and response evaluation.
• Proficiently use diagnostic and interventional devices under physician direction.
• Assist with cases in the Operating Room.

Skills

CPR within 90 days

ACLS within 3 months

Hemodynamic monitoring

Fluoroscopy/Cine imaging

Case alerting physician

Education

CVT or RT program

NH MIRT credential

RT or RCIS or eligible

Job description

Req#: 15382 Contractor/traveler,Day Shift 7a-3:30pm M - F, plus 10 call shifts per month including every 3rd weekend.

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment during the procedure. Performs function of scrub technologist to assist cardiologist and vascular surgeon. Performs hemodynamic monitoring. Documents procedure during case. Provides shared on call coverage for 24/7 Cath Lab.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• 1 to 3 years of allied health care experience
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist Program (CVT) or RT Program
• NH Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy (MIRT)
• RT or RCIS or eligible
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within 3 months of hire

Major Responsibilities

• Mastery of Cardiovascular Tech Associate responsibilities.
• Assists physician as first Scrub Assist for all Diagnostic, Interventional, and other scheduled procedures, acquires fluoroscopic and cine images, pans procedure table.
• Adept in monitoring and analyzing all patient Hemodynamic and Angiographic data, calculates valve areas, shunts, etc. as directed by physician.
• Adept in monitoring and recording patient EKG, pressures, and other case specifics and provide direct patient care under general guidance.
• Alerts physician to changes in patient response, assists physician with medicating patient while evaluating response.
• Proficiently utilizes all Diagnostic and Interventional devices and equipment under physician direction.
• Assist with cases in the Operating Room.