Cardiovascular Technologist
Morristown, NJ
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

UNIT: CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB
 

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology
• Licensure / Certifications: RCIS preferred. BLS required and ACLS certification preferred

Schedule Notes: 3 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday varied as needed (2 Fridays/month) 1 24-hour weekend call day every month 3 weeknight call (730pm-7am) per month 1 summer/1 winter holiday

DUTIES:

• Assists physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures as indicated. Able to scrub in diagnostic, cardiac interventional and peripheral procedures.
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients during procedures. Prepares patients for examinations. Functions in all roles: as a case recorder, cardiac circulator and scrub assistant.
• Reports clinical changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• May perform point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
• Appropriately documents all procedures by including labeling and identifying studies, documenting procedure related information in the recording system/medical record and entering charges.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, special assignments, cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
• Maintian all standards of performance with sterile procedures and infection prevention.

Skills:     

•  Demonstrated expertise in CVT technical skill, knowledge of catheters, wires, stent and supplies
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Cardiac Invasive Technologist preferred with diagnostic and cardiac and peripheral interventional procedures.
• Must be able to take STEMI on call
• Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.