Interventional Cardiovascular Tech – Cath Lab Specialist

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a skilled cardiology lab professional to assist during cardiac catheterization and related interventions. The role involves preparing the procedure room, scrubbing/assisting the physician, and ensuring patient comfort.

The candidate will monitor hemodynamic status, retrieve and record imaging data, and contribute to safe, efficient patient care throughout procedures like stent placements, balloon angioplasties, valve replacements, and EP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure room and scrubs/assist MD during cardiac catheterization and interventions including stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and/or EP procedures
• Prepares and drapes patients for the process, responds to their questions alleviating any concerns regarding the procedure, and ensures patient comfort.
• Enters patient, procedure and equipment details in the system.
• Monitors patient hemodynamic status during procedure, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain.
• Retrieves imaging and other pertinent data and all necessary calculations for physician's interpretation of results.
• Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data as well as intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies.
• Operates equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a skilled cardiology lab professional to assist during cardiac catheterization and related interventions. The role involves preparing the procedure room, scrubbing/assisting the physician, and ensuring patient comfort.

The candidate will monitor hemodynamic status, retrieve and record imaging data, and contribute to safe, efficient patient care throughout procedures like stent placements, balloon angioplasties, valve replacements, and EP procedures.