Radiology Technologist or Invasive Specialist/ Cardiovascular Technologist (EP Lab) - Full-Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to assist physicians in invasive cardiac procedures. This role requires graduates from accredited programs with strong communication and computer skills. Responsibilities include supporting circulatory devices and ensuring patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technologist or applied science program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with invasive cardiac procedures.
• Support circulatory devices like IABP and Impella.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring as required.

Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Education

Accredited cardiovascular technologist program

Associates or Bachelors Degree in health science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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).

We are open to considering new grad Radiology Technologists for this position, as well as Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialists.

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

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 40 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!