Hackensack Meridian Health - 30 Prospect Avenue
Travel Cath Lab Technologist - $2,499 per week
Hackensack Meridian Health - 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, us, 07601
Certification Details
BLSState licensureACLSRCIS, RCES or RTJob Details
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 billiary) 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.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.Calibrates and tests transducer for accurate pressure readings.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 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.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.Job Requirements
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.
BLSState licensureACLSRCIS, RCES or RTJob Details
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 billiary) 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.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.Calibrates and tests transducer for accurate pressure readings.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 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.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.Job Requirements
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.