Graduate Cardiovascular Technologist

St. Joseph's Health

Paterson (NJ)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Rx coverage

Vision plan

403b with company match

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a Graduate Cardiovascular Tech to support the cardiac catheterization laboratory under supervision. The role involves assisting during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures and maintaining readiness for high-pressure clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited cardiovascular program, obtain RCIS within 12 months, and hold BLS/ACLS certifications, enabling safe, efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program.
Must obtain the RCIS credential through CCI within twelve months of hire.
Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Assist the medical team during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
Support daily operations of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Cardiovascular physiology

Medical terminology

Education

Graduated from Cardiovascular Technology program

RCIS credential within 12 months

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RCIS credential (within 12 months)

Job description

Under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Radiologic Technologist, the Graduate Cardiovascular Tech supports the daily operations of the cardiac catheterization laboratory by assisting the medical team during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program. Must obtain the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within twelve (12) months of hire.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Knowledge Base: Foundational understanding of human anatomy, cardiovascular physiology, and medical terminology.

Physical & Mental Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, wear heavy lead radiation protection aprons, and function calmly in fast-paced, high-stress environments

About Us

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan options with company match**
Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PTO, and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
LTD : Long Term Disability
Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women's health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, which includes St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession's highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

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