Per Diem Cardiovascular Technologist - Invasive Cardio Lab, Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Norwalk Hospital Invasive Cardio Lab is seeking a Per Diem Cardiovascular Technologist to cover 8- and 10-hour shifts in the invasive suite, with on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays. The role supports cardiology procedures such as angioplasty, monitors hemodynamics, documents in EMR, and assists physicians with devices.

Requires associates degree, BLS, CT radiography licensure within 120 days, and ARRT CE maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and BLS certification.
• Graduate of approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• CT Radiographer licensure required within 120 days of graduation.
• Maintain CE credits for ARRT and Connecticut License.
• Experience in endovascular, interventional and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to staff by scrubbing and using sterile technique in invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and ECG; records data and generates a procedure report.
• Obtains medical history pre-procedure, reviews labs, educates patient/family, and obtains consent.
• Prepares cath lab; calibrates and performs QA checks on radiographic and hemodynamic equipment.
• Preps and positions patient; connects monitoring devices and documents in EMR.
• Assists cardiologist with arterial closure devices; manages sheath removal and hemostasis.
• Serves as a resource for troubleshooting equipment and supplies.
• Collects data for ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry databases.
• Participates in inventory, QI, transport, and schedule duties; initiates IV therapy.
• Responsible for on-call per monthly schedule for emergency procedures.
• Meets quality, service, teamwork, self-development, and community goals.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpreting EKGs

Interpreting hemodynamic tracings

Endovascular/ interventional exp

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree

BLS certification

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

CT Radiographer licensure within 120 days

Maintain CE credits (ARRT, CT license)

Licensure exam on first attempt

Job description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Title:Per Diem Cardiovascular Technologist - Norwalk Hospital Invasive Cardio Lab, Norwalk, CT - Variable Per Diem, 8 & 10-hour shifts, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7:00am - 5:30pm, on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays, Monday - Friday.

Summary:The invasive cardiovascular technologist, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, performs procedures on patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance to hospital and medical staff by scrubbing and utilizing sterile technique in the performance of all invasive cardiovascular procedures including angioplasty. Prepares surgical trays/tables and materials for procedures.

2. Monitors patient's hemodynamic status and ECG, collects and enters patient information, results of oxygen saturations and cardiac outputs into physiologic monitoring system, and generates a report at completion of procedure.

3. During pre-procedure interview, obtains a medical history, reviews lab work for abnormal values, educates the patient and family in all aspects of procedure, and obtains an informed consent.

4. Prepares cath lab prior to invasive testing. Calibrates and performs all daily QA checks on radiographic, hemodynamic and other equipment used with each procedure.

5. Prepares and positions patient, connects all monitoring devices, performs ECG, preps access site, and documents in patient medical record.

6. Assists the cardiologist with arterial closure devices. Competent in sheath removal and obtaining hemostasis.

7. Acts as a resource to other staff members in the use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment, instruments, and supplies.

8. Collects data for the ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry databases for cardiac catheterizations.

9. Participates in other duties as needed, including inventory management, cath lab QI, transporting of patients, preparing the monthly and on-call schedule, initiating IV therapy, and evaluating new products and equipment.

10. Responsible for on-call per monthly schedule for all emergency procedures, including diagnostic and interventional procedures, pacemaker interrogations post-surgery, and ICD deactivations and reactivations with surgery.

11. Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality, service, teamwork, self-development, and community service.

12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Required Education Licensure/Certifications:

• Associates degree and BLS certification.
• Graduate of approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must have your CT Radiographer licensure or obtain CT Radiologic Technologist licensure within 120 days of graduation date.
• Responsible to maintain CE credits for ARRT and Connecticut License
• Will work under supervision in accordance with the State Practice Act.
• Must pass licensure exam when administered on the first attempt in order to continue employment.
• Basic computer skills, competent in interpreting EKG's, competent in interpreting hemodynamic pressure tracings.
• Experience in endovascular, interventional and diagnostic procedures.
• Minimum Experience: zero to one year.

Desired:

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred. Knowledge of permanent pacemaker and defibrillator implants.

PRN Rate: $64.00

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.