Per Diem Cardiovascular Technologist - Invasive Cardio Lab, Norwalk Hospital

Northwell Health; 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 seeks a Per Diem Cardiovascular Technologist for Norwalk Hospital's Invasive Cardio Lab. The role requires sterile technique, ECG monitoring, and cath lab support to aid in accurate diagnoses and treatments.

Responsibilities include patient prep, equipment QA, data entry, on-call duties, and collaboration with cardiology staff to ensure safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiologic Technology and BLS certification.
• CT Radiography licensure within 120 days of graduation.
• Maintain ARRT CE credits.

Responsibilities

• Assists invasive cardiovascular procedures with sterile technique.
• Monitors hemodynamics and ECG; documents data.
• Pre-procedure history review and informed consent.

Skills

Sterile technique

ECG monitoring

Cath lab support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

BLS certification

CT Radiographer licensure within 120 days

ARRT CE credits maintenance

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Cath lab instrumentation

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

Benefits

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

It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.