Cardiovascular Technologist - Sunset Park - 5am-3pm (on-call required)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiovascular Technologist - Sunset Park - 5am-3pm. Assists the primary operating physician to perform cardiac catheterization and selected diagnostic procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Serves as a liaison between clinical staff and families
• Provides assessment, treatment and patient care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab with knowledge of patient growth and development and is appropriate to the ages of the patient served
• Assists with patient and family education
• Assists with care of patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab, including Cardiac Catheterization, Ablation, and peripheral vascular procedures
• Assists with development of protocols and procedures for use in the laboratory
• Assists with orientation and education of Cath Lab staff
• Keeps current on best practice standards, new technology and research in cardiology and endovascular fields
• Evaluates new equipment, technology and devices; makes recommendations based on evaluations and patient outcomes; identifies areas for equipment consolidation; monitors for equipment failures and waste; returns failed equipment and opened or unused equipment to purchasing manager for vendor credit; protects inventory resources
• Assists with equipment standardization to ensure cost effectiveness and positive patient outcomes
• Verifies hemodynamic data; reviews angiographic and hemodynamic data with operating physician; records pertinent data on physician reports; inputs completed data in database; ensures final reports are placed in patients' medical records
• Ensures post‑procedure data is complete, accurate and documented according to Cath Lab and Hospital protocol
• Understands indications for procedure; assists with equipment selection; sets up and prepares equipment for Cath Lab procedures; scrubs as first assistant in Cath Lab procedures; recognizes and implements immediate measures in emergency situations; complies with OSHA, Regulatory Agencies and Hospital safety standards
• Reviews patient history, prior films and other data prior to procedure
• Assists the primary physician to perform procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology
• OR High School Diploma and minimum of 5 years recent acute invasive cardiology / cardiovascular technologist experience
• OR High School diploma and ARRT Radiology Technology registration; RCVT or RCIS or RCES within 24 months of employment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months
• Required License: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist‑Cert

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being:

• Physical
• Mental
• Nutritional
• Sleep
• Social
• Financial
• Preventive care

The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what