Graduate Cardiovascular Technologist

St.-Joseph; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

Loan forgivenessEligible for Federal

PTO & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Graduate Cardiovascular Tech to support the cardiac catheterization laboratory under supervision. You will assist during diagnostic and interventional procedures and help ensure smooth daily lab operations.

Qualified candidates have completed an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program, plan to obtain RCIS within 12 months, and hold current BLS/ACLS certifications. Ability to work in a fast-paced setting is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program.
• Must obtain RCIS credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within twelve months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Foundational understanding of human anatomy, cardiovascular physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand for long periods, wear heavy lead radiation protection aprons, and function calmly in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program

Must obtain RCIS credential within twelve months of hire

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 University Medical Center, 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20261452
• Job Category Clinical
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 06:45 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)