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<body><h3>Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist III</h3> Department/Unit:Adult Cardiac Cath LabWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$77,075.00 - $119,466.00Bring advanced invasive cardiovascular expertise to a complex academic Cath Lab. The Cardiovascular Technologist III (CVT III) represents the advanced clinical level of Albany Medical Center's Cardiovascular Technologist career pathway. The CVT III is an experienced, credentialed invasive cardiovascular professional who functions independently across diagnostic, interventional, and advanced cardiovascular procedures while serving as a clinical resource and preceptor to developing staff. Albany Med's high-acuity regional referral and academic cardiovascular program provides extensive exposure to acute STEMI care, advanced and complex coronary intervention, mechanical circulatory support, structural heart procedures, and critically ill cardiovascular patients. The CVT III maintains a primary direct-care role while contributing to procedural education, competency development, and the adoption of evolving technologies and practices.<h1> Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h1>·         Function independently across core and advanced Cath Lab responsibilities, including hemodynamic monitoring, procedural documentation, sterile technique, diagnostic catheterization, coronary intervention, and advanced cardiovascular procedures.·         Demonstrate advanced scrub competency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, including complex coronary intervention and advanced procedural equipment and technologies.·         Anticipate procedural progression, potential complications, and equipment needs during complex and high-acuity cases.·         Apply advanced knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, coronary angiography, hemodynamics, cardiovascular pharmacology, and invasive cardiovascular technologies.·         Support structural heart procedures, mechanical circulatory support, STEMI care, and other advanced or emergent cardiovascular therapies within demonstrated competency.·         Serve as an advanced clinical resource and participate in orientation, precepting, real-time clinical guidance, and competency development for developing technologists and students.·         Support safe implementation and troubleshooting of evolving cardiovascular equipment and technologies.·         Participate independently in the emergency on-call rotation during STEMI and other time-sensitive cardiovascular emergencies. <h1>Qualifications</h1>·         Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology program or appropriate post-secondary health science/allied health program.·         Minimum three years of cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive cardiovascular experience.·         Demonstrated advanced competency in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced cardiovascular procedures and technologies.·         BLS and ACLS required upon hire.·         Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential required upon hire.·         PALS within six months of hire. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.</body>

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist IIIDepartment/Unit:Adult Cardiac Cath LabWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$77,075.00 - $119,466.00Bring advanced invasive cardiovascular expertise to a complex academic Cath Lab.The Cardiovascular Technologist III (CVT III) represents the advanced clinical level of Albany Medical Center's Cardiovascular Technologist career pathway. The CVT III is an experienced, credentialed invasive cardiovascular professional who functions independently across diagnostic, interventional, and advanced cardiovascular procedures while serving as a clinical resource and preceptor to developing staff.Albany Med's high-acuity regional referral and academic cardiovascular program provides extensive exposure to acute STEMI care, advanced and complex coronary intervention, mechanical circulatory support, structural heart procedures, and critically ill cardiovascular patients. The CVT III maintains a primary direct-care role while contributing to procedural education, competency development, and the adoption of evolving technologies and practices.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Function independently across core and advanced Cath Lab responsibilities, including hemodynamic monitoring, procedural documentation, sterile technique, diagnostic catheterization, coronary intervention, and advanced cardiovascular procedures.· Demonstrate advanced scrub competency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, including complex coronary intervention and advanced procedural equipment and technologies.· Anticipate procedural progression, potential complications, and equipment needs during complex and high-acuity cases.· Apply advanced knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, coronary angiography, hemodynamics, cardiovascular pharmacology, and invasive cardiovascular technologies.· Support structural heart procedures, mechanical circulatory support, STEMI care, and other advanced or emergent cardiovascular therapies within demonstrated competency.· Serve as an advanced clinical resource and participate in orientation, precepting, real-time clinical guidance, and competency development for developing technologists and students.· Support safe implementation and troubleshooting of evolving cardiovascular equipment and technologies.· Participate independently in the emergency on-call rotation during STEMI and other time-sensitive cardiovascular emergencies.Qualifications· Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology program or appropriate post-secondary health science/allied health program.· Minimum three years of cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive cardiovascular experience.· Demonstrated advanced competency in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced cardiovascular procedures and technologies.· BLS and ACLS required upon hire.· Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential required upon hire.· PALS within six months of hire. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

<body><h3>Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist I</h3> Department/Unit:Adult Cardiac Cath LabWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$64,972.00 - $97,458.00Start your career in invasive cardiology at Albany Medical Center. The Cardiovascular Technologist I (CVT I) is an entry-level developmental position designed for individuals interested in building a career in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Through a structured, competency-based orientation, the CVT I develops the clinical and technical skills necessary to support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in a high-acuity academic medical center. Working alongside interventional cardiologists, nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and medical imaging technologists, the CVT I gains hands-on experience in cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, hemodynamic monitoring, STEMI care, procedural equipment, and advanced cardiovascular technologies. Prior Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience is not required. We are looking for motivated candidates with a strong clinical foundation, an interest in cardiovascular care, and the ability to learn and grow within a fast-paced procedural environment.<h1>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h1>·         Complete a structured orientation and competency pathway in invasive cardiovascular technology.·         Develop proficiency in cardiovascular anatomy, coronary angiography, hemodynamics, procedural workflow, and cardiovascular equipment.·         Perform hemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation using McKesson and Epic.·         Develop sterile technique and scrub skills beginning with diagnostic cardiac catheterization and progressing into interventional procedures based on demonstrated competency.·         Prepare procedural rooms, equipment, supplies, and devices for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.·         Assist the multidisciplinary team during routine, complex, and emergent cardiovascular care.·         Develop the knowledge and technical skills required to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately during procedural emergencies.·         Participate in the emergency on-call rotation following successful completion of orientation and required competency validation. <h1>Qualifications</h1>·         Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology program or qualifying post-secondary health science/allied health program.·         Prior Cath Lab experience not required.·         Previous cardiovascular, acute-care, procedural, or related clinical experience preferred but not required.·         BLS required upon hire.·         ACLS required within six months of hire.·         RCIS preferred but not required for CVT I.·         PALS required within six months of hire. Career DevelopmentCVT I is designed as the developmental entry point into Albany Medical Center's Cardiovascular Technologist career pathway. Advancement is based on successful completion of orientation, demonstrated procedural competency, clinical performance, and achievement of the requirements established for the next level.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.</body>

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist IDepartment/Unit:Adult Cardiac Cath LabWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$64,972.00 - $97,458.00Start your career in invasive cardiology at Albany Medical Center.The Cardiovascular Technologist I (CVT I) is an entry-level developmental position designed for individuals interested in building a career in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Through a structured, competency-based orientation, the CVT I develops the clinical and technical skills necessary to support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in a high-acuity academic medical center.Working alongside interventional cardiologists, nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and medical imaging technologists, the CVT I gains hands-on experience in cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, hemodynamic monitoring, STEMI care, procedural equipment, and advanced cardiovascular technologies.Prior Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience is not required. We are looking for motivated candidates with a strong clinical foundation, an interest in cardiovascular care, and the ability to learn and grow within a fast-paced procedural environment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Complete a structured orientation and competency pathway in invasive cardiovascular technology.· Develop proficiency in cardiovascular anatomy, coronary angiography, hemodynamics, procedural workflow, and cardiovascular equipment.· Perform hemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation using McKesson and Epic.· Develop sterile technique and scrub skills beginning with diagnostic cardiac catheterization and progressing into interventional procedures based on demonstrated competency.· Prepare procedural rooms, equipment, supplies, and devices for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.· Assist the multidisciplinary team during routine, complex, and emergent cardiovascular care.· Develop the knowledge and technical skills required to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately during procedural emergencies.· Participate in the emergency on-call rotation following successful completion of orientation and required competency validation.Qualifications· Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology program or qualifying post-secondary health science/allied health program.· Prior Cath Lab experience not required.· Previous cardiovascular, acute-care, procedural, or related clinical experience preferred but not required.· BLS required upon hire.· ACLS required within six months of hire.· RCIS preferred but not required for CVT I.· PALS required within six months of hire. Career DevelopmentCVT I is designed as the developmental entry point into Albany Medical Center's Cardiovascular Technologist career pathway. Advancement is based on successful completion of orientation, demonstrated procedural competency, clinical performance, and achievement of the requirements established for the next level.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

<body><h3>Resp Therapist II</h3> Department/Unit:Cardio-Respiratory ServicesWork Shift:Weekend_Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$70,068.00 - $108,605.00The Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RT-II) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician. Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Reflects clinical expertise and some leadership ability in the primary area of practice. Skill sets to include but are not limited to adult/pediatric care, iNO, Inhaled Veletri, Esophageal Pressure monitoring and catheter placement, bronchoscopy assist, APRV, Bedside PFTs, Respiratory Protocols and Pathways, iSTAT. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The RT-II will be regarded as a mentor and a resource by the less experienced staff by virtue of employment at AMC and clinical expertise. RT II application to departments' career progression ladder is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Understands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist II (RT-II) expectation and role.</li><li>Responsible to interpret and follow physicians’ orders.</li><li>Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly.</li><li>Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.</li><li>Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.</li><li>Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture.</li><li>Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles.</li><li>Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation.</li><li>Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority.</li><li>Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff.</li><li>Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the RT-II role.</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Associate's Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care - required</li><li>1-3 years of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required</li><li>1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital) - required</li><li>1-3 years of both pediatric and adult critical care skills - preferred</li><li>1-3 years with emergency department procedures - preferred</li><li>1-3 years of management of neonatal patients - preferred</li><li>Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.</li><li>Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others (including children).</li><li>Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.</li><li>Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.</li><li>Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.</li><li>Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).</li><li>Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics.</li><li>This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).</li><li>The individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor.</li><li>The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.</li><li>Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.</li><li>Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.</li><li>RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - required</li><li>BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required</li><li>ACLS Upon Hire - required</li></ul>Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Physical Demands<ul><li>Standing - Constantly</li><li>Walking - Constantly</li><li>Sitting - Rarely</li><li>Lifting - Frequently</li><li>Carrying - Frequently</li><li>Pushing - Occasionally</li><li>Pulling - Occasionally</li><li>Climbing - Occasionally</li><li>Balancing - Occasionally</li><li>Stooping - Frequently</li><li>Kneeling - Frequently</li><li>Crouching - Frequently</li><li>Crawling - Occasionally</li><li>Reaching - Frequently</li><li>Handling - Frequently</li><li>Grasping - Frequently</li><li>Feeling - Constantly</li><li>Talking - Constantly</li><li>Hearing - Constantly</li><li>Repetitive Motions - Constantly</li><li>Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly</li></ul> Working Conditions<ul><li>Extreme cold - Rarely</li><li>Extreme heat - Rarely</li><li>Humidity - Rarely</li><li>Wet - Rarely</li><li>Noise - Constantly</li><li>Hazards - Frequently</li><li>Temperature Change - Rarely</li><li>Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely</li><li>Vibration - Rarely</li></ul> Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.</body>

Resp Therapist IIDepartment/Unit:Cardio-Respiratory ServicesWork Shift:Weekend_Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$70,068.00 - $108,605.00The Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RT-II) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician. Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Reflects clinical expertise and some leadership ability in the primary area of practice. Skill sets to include but are not limited to adult/pediatric care, iNO, Inhaled Veletri, Esophageal Pressure monitoring and catheter placement, bronchoscopy assist, APRV, Bedside PFTs, Respiratory Protocols and Pathways, iSTAT. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The RT-II will be regarded as a mentor and a resource by the less experienced staff by virtue of employment at AMC and clinical expertise. RT II application to departments' career progression ladder is required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnderstands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist II (RT-II) expectation and role.Responsible to interpret and follow physicians’ orders.Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly.Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture.Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles.Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation.Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority.Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff.Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the RT-II role.QualificationsAssociate's Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care - required1-3 years of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital) - required1-3 years of both pediatric and adult critical care skills - preferred1-3 years with emergency department procedures - preferred1-3 years of management of neonatal patients - preferredAbility to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others (including children).Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics.This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).The individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor.The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - requiredBCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - requiredACLS Upon Hire - requiredEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Physical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyWorking ConditionsExtreme cold - RarelyExtreme heat - RarelyHumidity - RarelyWet - RarelyNoise - ConstantlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - RarelyAtmospheric Conditions - RarelyVibration - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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