Lead Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx seeks a Special Procedural Technologist, Lead, Cardiovascular to support invasive cardiology procedures and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures across peripheral and coronary interventions, ablations and device implantations. Mentorship and coverage coordination are part of the role, with campus assignments at Einstein or Moses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/math/technology required; Bachelors degree in CV Technology preferred.
• 2 years of experience scrubbing in for invasive cardiac and/or vascular (CV) procedures, or 1 year experience scrubbing in on invasive CV procedures and RCIS or RCES certification required
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS or RCES), or RT (R, CI) or other deemed acceptable certification or degree
• Knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization and Peripheral Vascular: FFR, Laser, IVUS Hemodynamic Monitoring System, Impella, PHP, Point of Care (AVOx, ACT, ABG), Fluoroscopy System, atherectomy devices, IABP, various vascular closure devices.
• Knowledge of Arrhythmias: 3D mapping systems, Hemodynamic Monitoring System (PRUKA), laser, device programmers, stimulators and various ablation systems (cooling, RF).

Responsibilities

• Assists with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to: peripheral and coronary angioplasty/stent, atherectomy, laser, coronary ultrasound, temporary cardiac assist devices, mitral clip, TAVR, ablations, device implantation, lead and device extraction/explant.
• Mentors, trains and provides guidance to technical staff. Assists in scheduling and resolving coverage issues. The Cardiovascular Specialist is a resource for staff and physicians on sterile technique and the use/maintenance of supplies and equipment used in routine and complex cases.
• The Cardiovascular Specialist will be assigned at the Einstein or Moses campus based on patient care needs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/math/technology

CV Technology degree preferred

RCIS or RCES certification

BLS and ACLS

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx seeks a Special Procedural Technologist, Lead, Cardiovascular to support invasive cardiology procedures and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures across peripheral and coronary interventions, ablations and device implantations. Mentorship and coverage coordination are part of the role, with campus assignments at Einstein or Moses.