Location:
Williamson Street,
235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Overview:
The Cardio Vascular Technician will perform scrub assistant duties in invasive cardiac procedures under the direct supervision of the physician. Specific responsibilities include preparing patients for cardiac cath procedures, cardiac monitoring and scrubbing. Additionally, the Cardio Vascular Technician will prepare the table for procedures, maintaining sterility at all times.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must have graduated from a Radiologic Technologist program or RCIS Program
Preferred:
- Previous relevant experience in cardiac catheterization lab or in invasive procedure
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Must hold a current New Jersey state Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) license, or RCIS certification
Scheduling Requirements:
- Lab hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5pm
- 4 ten hour shifts a week
- Required on-call hours at night, and on weekends and holidays
- Full-time (FT)
Essential Functions:
- Performs scrub assistant duties in invasive cardiac procedures under the direct supervision of the physician, for which appropriate progressive training and education has been received
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of a clean, safe, and designated sterile environment
- Practices in accordance with the policy and procedures of the hospital, cath lab, and nursing departments and promotes adherence of same among co-workers
- Uses safety precautions in transporting patients as need, placing patient on the table, insuring radiation safety for both the patient and the staff throughout the procedure
- Assists in maintaining the medical stability of the patient throughout their stay in the department by monitoring vital signs and reporting any deviation from normal to the RN or MD
- Prepares patients for cardiac cath by: - Clipping the site, Checks temperature, Maintains patient s privacy and dignity at all times, Applies EKG leads
- Prepares table for procedures, maintaining sterility at all times
- Assesses par levels of supplies and expiration date in cardiac cath lab and notifies inventory technician and/or director as needed
- Operation/troubleshooting of contrast Injectors
- Logging of Daily Quality Control of Avox
- Retrieve patient information from folder - Patient s name, medical records number, date of birth, vital signs, height & weight
- Booting up and down the artis and sensis equipment
- Inserts patient information for acquisition in sensis and optimed systems
- Print reports or burn CD if needed
- Assist with patient transport
- Restocks equipment as needed
- Does not use unapproved abbreviations, accurately documents arrival time for STEMI emergencies
- Takes steps to reduce chance of infection, maintains sterile field
- Refers any issues during off-hour emergencies to head tech or director either the next working day or live if the situation warrants
- Assist nurse during emergencies as needed with supplies, CPR etc.
- Be able to assist MD with cath report
Benefits and Perks:
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!
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.
