PER DIEM LEAD SPECIAL PROCEDURE TECHNOLOGIST -CARD. VAS. (JR233464)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative seeks a Special Procedural Technologist, Lead, Cardiovascular to join the invasive cardiology lab team. The role requires scrub experience in invasive CV procedures and RCIS/RCES certification, with BLS/ACLS, and readiness to mentor staff.

The position may be based at the Einstein or Moses campus to meet patient care needs. Responsibilities include assisting in complex procedures (angioplasty, TAVR, ablations, device implants), maintaining sterile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/math/technology is required.
• 2 years of experience scrubbing for invasive cardiac/vascular procedures, or 1 year with RCIS/RCES certification.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS/RCES) or RT (R, CI) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization and Peripheral Vascular tools and devices.
• Knowledge of Arrhythmias and mapping/monitoring systems.
• OHS Fit Test.
• OHS Annual Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures in invasive cardiology labs.
• Mentors, trains and guides technical staff.
• Assists in scheduling and coverage issues.
• Acts as a resource for sterile technique and equipment use/maintenance.
• Assignment location may be Einstein or Moses campus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/math/technology

Bachelor's degree in CV Technology preferred

Tools

RCIS/RCES certification

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

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Overview

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The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science/math/technology field required; Bachelor's degree in CV Technology preferred.
• 2 years of experience scrubbing in for invasive cardiac and/or vascular (CV) procedures, or 1 year of experience scrubbing in on invasive CV procedures and RCIS or RCES certification required.
• BLS 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 Test.
• OHS Annual Assessment.