Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to assist physicians with invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures, including pacemaker placements.

The role involves supporting circulatory devices such as IABP and Impella, and requires strong communication and computer skills. Eligible candidates have an accredited cardiovascular or radiologic technologist background, with appropriate licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technologist program or radiologic technologist program or graduate of an applied science program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with all invasive cardiac, peripheral diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including temporary and permanent pacemaker placement.
• Assist with circulatory support devices as indicated (e.g., IABP and Impella).

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in health science

RCIS Radiologic Technologist license

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Cardiovascular Technologist will assist physicians with all invasive cardiac, peripheral diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including temporary and permanent pacemaker placement. In addition the Cardiovascular Technologist will assist with circulatory support devices as indicated ( ie IABP and Impella).

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technologist program or radiologic technologist program or graduate of an applied science program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platform.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in health science field.
• Licensed special procedures Radiologic Technologist.
• Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, invasive procedure area or special procedures radiology
• Hemodynamic monitoring and sterile operative techniques.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 3 months of employment.
• Within 1 year of hire must have successfully passed RCIS exam given by CCI or Radiologic Technologist License.