Cardio Vascular Invasive Specialist, RCIS, or Radiologic Tech

About the role

The cardiovascular technician assists in the delivery of care to the patient undergoing cardiac catheterization ensuring optimum patient outcomes while achieving patient and family satisfaction. Assists physicians with various procedures performed in the Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the medical stability of the Cardiac Cath Lab patient throughout the procedure by monitoring vital signs, hemodynamic pressures and cardiac rhythms, reporting any deviation from normal to the physician.
• Functions as assistant to the physician during diagnostic and interventional procedures and pacemaker implantation maintaining sterile technique.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to professional staff particularly when patient is in pain or discomfort. Provide patient education pre and post procedure.
• Participates in the maintenance of the clean, safe and sterile environment by setting up the appropriate instruments under the sterile techniques for designated procedures.
• Participates in data collection in order to document compliance with regulations and measure the quality of patient outcomes.
• Maintains accurate records during procedures.
• Monitors patient outcomes by participating in Performance Improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required
• Radiology Technologist/Cardiovascular Technologist school graduate or equivalent required
• BLS through American Heart Association required
• ACLS through American Heart Association required

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Schedule

Shift: Day