$10,000 Sign on Bonus
Job Overview:
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
Essential Functions:
Patient Care
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.
Environment
Participates in the maintenance of the clean, safe and sterile environment by setting up the appropriate instruments under the sterile techniques for designated procedures.
Data Management
Participates in data collection in order to document compliance with regulations and measure the quality of patient outcomes.
Maintains accurate records during procedures.
Quality
Participates in activities to improve patient and family satisfaction.
Monitors patient outcomes by participating in Performance Improvement activities.
Education
Maintains own professional competence through continuing education and participation in hospital education opportunities.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
