Interventional Tech, Electrophysiology Lab, Full Time, Lab

**Sign on Bonus Available**

Position Summary

To provide for the needs of patients of varying ages, their family, and physicians. To perform a variety of patient care tasks and procedures in accordance with licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements. Working in an environment with the application of ionizing radiation for cardiac, neuro, and vascular procedures.

A high-volume Electrophysiology (EP) Lab specializing in cardiac ablations, device implants, and structural heart procedures. The lab performs advanced, invasive catheter-based procedures under fluoroscopic guidance, serving as the "electricians of the heart"

Procedures include:

Cardiac ablations

Implantation of permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)

Structural heart procedures, including Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO), with Watchman and Amplatzer Amulet implants performed twice monthly

All procedures are conducted in a hospital-based environment.

Technologists practice at the top of their licensure, with comprehensive on-the-job training alongside an experienced preceptor to build competence and confidence.

Additional educational opportunities include:

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition (BAR) education

ACLS certification

A 12-month computer-based learning program through Chart Health Academy

Care delivery is supported by a strong, structured team approach, including:

Scrub Technician (RT)

Circulating RN or RT

Registered Nurse (RN)

This collaborative model ensures high-quality patient care and procedural efficiency.

Education

Two years of formal radiologic technology training in a school approved by the Council on Education of the American Medical Association, successful completion of the Association's examination and/or formal training in Cardiovascular Technology.

Experience

Previous practical experience as a staff Radiologic Technologist and/or Cardiovascular Technician experience.

Skills

Certification from the State of New Jersey X-ray Technician Board of Examiners required and ARRT certification preferred, CPR certification and unit based orientation. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and risk factors. Physical dexterity to operate sensitive equipment to produce recordings and to perform tests on patients requiring placement of equipment in sensitive areas. Demonstrates effective interactive and communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively within the healthcare system, with patients and family members and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. physicians, Respiratory, DI, LAB, etc.). Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care.

Job Location
The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.