University Hospital, Newark NJ·Newark, New Jersey
Provide direct patient care and perform scrub duties during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab. Monitor hemodynamic data and prepare the procedural room and equipment under physician supervision.
The primary purpose of the Cardiovascular Technician position is to provide direct patient care, perform as a scrub person during Cath Lab procedures, perform hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring, assist in the preparation of the procedural room and set-up of table and equipment for procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Physician and Registered Nurse.
What You’ll Do Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab). Perform scrub duties during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Monitor and record hemodynamic and physiological patient data throughout procedures. Prepare the procedure room, including equipment, instruments, and supplies. Set up and maintain the procedure table and related equipment. Assist physicians and registered nurses during Cath Lab procedures. Ensure procedural areas and equipment are ready and functioning properly. Carry out duties under the direction and supervision of a physician and registered nurse.
What You’ll Bring High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent training; or successful completion of the Cardiovascular Technologist Internship Program within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Department. Minimum of two (2) years of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience. Experience with: Cardiac hemodynamic monitoring Physiologic monitoring Providing first-line sterile assistance during diagnostic and/or interventional cardiac procedures CVT (Cardiovascular Technician) or RCVT (Registered Cardiovascular Technologist) certification is highly preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required. Compensation The expected hourly rate is $40.76, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you. University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb. Apply for this job onlineEmail this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program, and at least two years of Cath Lab experience. BLS/CPR certification is required, while CVT or RCVT certification is highly preferred.
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