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Client Summary: Our client is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care.
Job Description: Cardiovascular Cath Lab Tech
The Cardiovascular Tech I will assist physicians with all procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty, Atherectomy, TEC, Rotablator, Valvuloplasty, Intra-vascular Ultrasound, Pulmonary Angiograms, Insertion of Intra-aortic balloon pumps and stents (including coronary and biliary) as well as acquiring the knowledge and skill to assist in the performance of all other procedures and new technologies which arise during the course of research and development of new means and products.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
Preferred Education: BS preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Skills: RCIS, RCES or RT, Knowledge of electrophysiology intra procedure mapping, ablation, implant devices, required to scrub
Schedule Notes: 11:00AM - 7:00 PM.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
About Equiliem
Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.
For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
EEO Employer
Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or (732) .
Job Description: Cardiovascular Cath Lab Tech
The Cardiovascular Tech I will assist physicians with all procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty, Atherectomy, TEC, Rotablator, Valvuloplasty, Intra-vascular Ultrasound, Pulmonary Angiograms, Insertion of Intra-aortic balloon pumps and stents (including coronary and biliary) as well as acquiring the knowledge and skill to assist in the performance of all other procedures and new technologies which arise during the course of research and development of new means and products.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
- Prepares sterile tray for each procedure and organizes specific equipment for each procedure.
- Prepares patient prior to procedure, attaches EKG leads to patient, perform betadine scrub according to protocol and drape patient.
- Assists cardiac catheterization nurse in the preparation of patient for monitoring.
- Calibrates and tests transducer for accurate pressure readings.
- Assists physician throughout diagnostic, and/or all interventional procedures.
- Loads and operates power injector.
- Utilizes and maintains the required standards for the operation of digital cine technologies including protocols for storage and retrieval of patient's images and hemodynamic records.
- Ensures proper downloading of all CD acquisitions to the hospital mainframe so they may be available for review through intranet with internet capabilities.
- Assists nurse and physician in supportive measures necessary to restore and/or maintain patients' wellbeing in an emergency situation.
- Assists in the removal of procedural sheaths from the patient after transfer to the nursing care unit or CCL Recovery Room.
- Assists in the insertion of all vascular closure devices as the access point for proper inter-vascular stability.
- Assists in inventory control by notifying appropriate individual of diminished non-store room supplies.
- Assists with maintenance, calibration and routine periodic evaluation of all diagnostic and technical equipment.
- Assists nurse and physician in supportive measures necessary to restore and/or maintain patient's wellbeing in an emergency situation.
- Lifts a minimum of 40 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
- This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Preferred Education: BS preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Must have 2 years prior experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or invasive procedure area in an acute care hospital.
- 6-12 months during CVT accredited program or 2 years in another cardiac vascular laboratory.
- Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring and sterile operative techniques.
- Knowledge of electrophysiology intra procedure mapping, ablation, implant devices, required to scrub
Skills: RCIS, RCES or RT, Knowledge of electrophysiology intra procedure mapping, ablation, implant devices, required to scrub
Schedule Notes: 11:00AM - 7:00 PM.
- 5x8hr shifts.
- Monday-Friday.
- On Call required.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
About Equiliem
Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.
For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
EEO Employer
Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or (732) .