On-Call Cardiac Cath Lab Tech – Invasive Cardiology

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Technician to assist in the cath lab and invasive procedures in New Jersey. You will prepare rooms, scrub with physicians during catheterizations, monitor hemodynamics, and ensure patient comfort throughout complex interventions.

On-call duties are required as part of this role. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, current BLS (and ACLS preferred) with RCIS/RCES or ARRT invasive experience; associates/bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Professional Certification (BLS)
• RCIS/RCES (within one year of hire with completion of an accredited CVT program) OR Licensed RT (ARRT certification) with invasive experience
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field (preferred)
• ACLS (preferred)

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.
• On call is required.

Skills

Cath lab support

ACLS/BLS knowledge

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

RCIS/RCES or invasive RT

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Technician to assist in the cath lab and invasive procedures in New Jersey. You will prepare rooms, scrub with physicians during catheterizations, monitor hemodynamics, and ensure patient comfort throughout complex interventions.

On-call duties are required as part of this role. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, current BLS (and ACLS preferred) with RCIS/RCES or ARRT invasive experience; associates/bachelor’s degree