Cardiac Invasive Specialist

Job Title: Special Procedure Technologist

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #: 0000235432

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $44.91 - $55.62 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Special Procedures Technologist prepares patients for procedures and explains the process, operates diagnostic equipment and cardiac catheterization tools, and assists physicians in performing special radiology angiographic and interventional procedures to support cardiac and vascular care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT) OR graduate of approved CVT school.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
• Minimum 2 years Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology scrubbing and hemodynamic monitoring experience.
• NJ Certified X-Ray Technologist (NJ CXT).
• National registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• EKG Certification.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time (FT) Day shift

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of procedure protocols including prep, positioning, markers, safety & shielding techniques, processing, and image labeling.
• Operates fluoroscopy equipment and maintains quality control.
• Calibrates, maintains, adjusts, and operates equipment, computer, and applications necessary to ensure a safe and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.
• Reports equipment failure or other problem to the appropriate support.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of angiographic and interventional procedures.
• Assist physicians during angiographic and interventional procedures; to include scrubbing, circulating, or monitoring. Include but not limited to setting up sterile trays and other equipment following aseptic technique, handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out equipment readings, positioning patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration, scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guidewires; alerting physician to changes in patient condition.
• Utilizes ICVS and PACS systems and enters accurately identified and labeled images of patients.
• Retrieve old images and films, when necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses, and other technical staff in an invasive and/or surgical environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, tact, and ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.

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.