PER DIEM LEAD SPECIAL PROCEDURE TECHNOLOGIST -CARD. VAS.

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Einstein is seeking a Special Procedural Technologist, Lead for Cardiovascular procedures. The role supports invasive cardiac and vascular cases, mentoring staff and ensuring safe, efficient procedural workflows in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities include assisting in diagnostic/interventional procedures, coordinating coverage, and maintaining sterile technique with equipment. Requires a CV tech background and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, math or technology fields required.
• RCIS/RCES or RT(CI) certification or equivalent deemed acceptable.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures in CV lab.
• Mentor and train technical staff; ensure scheduling coverage.
• Maintain sterile technique and equipment in complex cases.
• Support staff and physicians on procedural workflow.

Skills

Team mentoring

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/math/technology

CV technology degree preferred

BLS and ACLS certification

Tools

Cardiac catheterization lab

IVUS

Fluoroscopy system

Atherectomy devices

IABP

Impella and LVAD knowledge

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:Card - CATH TECHBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:9:30 AM-5 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$58.00For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Job SummaryThe Special Procedural Technologist, Lead, Cardiovascular is an essential member of the invasive cardiology lab team with a high degree of responsibility. The Cardiovascular Specialist must be able to work well in an interdisciplinary team and in a fast paced environment. Must be able to employ critical thinking skills and be patient safety focused.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.QualificationEDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree in science/math/technology field 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 requiredBLS and ACLS required.Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS or RCES), or RT (R, CI) or other deemed acceptable certification or degree (Foreign Trained Medical Doctorate with deemed appropriate experience will be considered).Knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization and Peripheral Vascular: FFR, Laser, IVUS Hemodynamic Monitoring System, Impella, PHP, Point of Care (AVOx, ACT, ABG), Fluoroscopy System, atherctomy 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).OHS Fit TestOHS Annual AssessmentMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.