Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist III - 30hrs/week, Days

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist III to join their Adult Cardiac Cath Lab team. This part-time role involves performing critical diagnostic examinations and supporting interventional cardiology procedures. You will be responsible for ensuring a sterile environment, managing procedural instrumentation, and anticipating the needs of the cardiologist. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate's Degree, relevant certifications, and experience in the cardiovascular field. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in the cardiovascular specialty required.
• RCIS, ABLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic examinations during invasive cardiology procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and anticipate needs of the Interventional Cardiologist.

Skills

Cardiovascular Anatomy Knowledge

Emergency Preparedness

Instrumentation Manipulation

Radiation Safety

Education

Associate's Degree

Cardiovascular Training Program

Allied Health Program

Tools

Interventional Supplies

Job description

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist III - 30hrs/week, Days

Apply locations: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Time type: Part time

Posted on: 10 Days Ago

Job requisition id: 62786

Department/Unit: Adult Cardiac Cath Lab

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists are allied health professionals who perform diagnostic examinations at the request or direction of an Interventional Cardiologist during invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology, and/or peripheral vascular study procedures. Through subjective data collection and recording, the technologist obtains information from which a correct anatomical and physiological diagnosis may be established for each patient.

Hourly Range: $26.36 - $42.18

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively involved in all phases of the peri-procedural process.
• Manipulates procedural instrumentation under the direct supervision of the Interventional Cardiologist.
• Responsible for supplies and equipment necessary during the invasive cardiology procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the Interventional Cardiologist.
• Constantly vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Able to function independently for basic procedures and with minimal supervision of a senior technologist in the scrub role during advanced and highly complex procedures, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Requires emergency on-call duties.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree - required
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Training Program - required
• Graduate from an accredited Allied Health Program - required
• 1-3 years in the cardiovascular specialty - required
• Demonstrates familiarity with and working knowledge of normal vs. abnormal cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Able to anticipate and prepare for the necessary treatment if adverse events occur intra-procedure.
• Able to anticipate and prepare necessary equipment for emergency procedures.
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Upon Hire - required
• ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support Upon Hire - required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire - required
• ACLS Upon Hire - required

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.