Lead Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist to lead and guide the staff in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures. The role requires a NYS Radiologic Technologist License and ARRT certification, with at least two years of invasive cardiovascular experience.

The position includes varied shifts starting as early as 6:00am and ending as late as 7:30pm, with on-call nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology and NY license is required.
• ARRT Certification and CER required; BCLS/ACLS recommended.
• Minimum of two years invasive cardiovascular experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and guides Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists in the performance of duties.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
• Assists in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
• Handles complex imaging issues and maintains equipment inventory.
• Performs all functions of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist.
• Prepares unit for cardiac catheterization and other invasive/non-invasive procedures.
• Prepares patient for invasive diagnostic procedures and monitors during procedures (ECG, BP).
• May administer oxygen and nitroglycerin under physician supervision.
• Balances, calibrates and records hemodynamic data; performs blood gas determinations.
• Intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies and supports the team.
• Operates cardiac equipment per safety policies and standards.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Hemodynamic monitoring

Patient prep

Emergency response

Education

NYS Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT Certification

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Cardiac catheterization equipment

ECG monitors

X-ray equipment

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Varied days to work; Varied hours as early as 6:00am and as late as 9:30am. Shift can end as early as 4:00 pm and as late as 7:30 pm. Includes On Call Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

Job Description

Leads and guides Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists in the performance of duties. Performs all functions of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist.

Job Responsibility

• Leads and guides Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists in the performance of duties.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
• Assists in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
• Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex imaging issues.
• Maintains related department supply and equipment inventory.
• Performs all functions of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist.
• Performs a variety of duties to prepare unit for cardiac catheterization or other invasive as well as non-invasive procedures.
• Prepares patient for invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Monitors patient during procedure, i.e., electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain. May administer oxygen and nitroglycerin, as needed, under direct supervision of physician performing procedure.
• Collects all pertinent diagnostic data and all necessary calculations for physician’s interpretation of results. Balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data. Performs blood gas determinations using oximeter method while handling blood in safe and appropriate manner.
• Intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies effectively. Assists in emergencies until physician takes over.
• Performs laboratory test procedures within established criteria.
• Operates all cardiac equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.
• Performs various x-ray exams, if qualified as a licensed Radiology Technologist, as required.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology AND current NYS Radiologic Technologist License, required. NYS Radiology License (RADT) and CER- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required BCLS and ACLS, required. Minimum of two (2) years invasive cardiovascular experience, required.

• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).