Cardio Vascular Invasive Specialist, RCIS, or Radiologic Tech (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: Cardio Vascular Tech

Location: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req#: 0000137970

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $42.34 - $54.89 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 cardiovascular technician assists in the delivery of care to the patient undergoing cardiac catheterization ensuring optimum patient outcomes while achieving patient and family satisfaction. Assists physicians with various procedures performed in the Cath Lab. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or GED required
• Radiology Technologist/Cardiovascular Technologist school graduate or equivalent required
• BLS through American Heart Association required
• ACLS through American Heart Association required

Essential Functions:

Patient Care

• Assists in maintaining the medical stability of the Cardiac Cath Lab patient throughout the procedure by monitoring vital signs, hemodynamic pressures and cardiac rhythms, reporting any deviation from normal to the physician.

• Functions as assistant to the physician during diagnostic and interventional procedures and pacemaker implantation maintaining sterile technique.

• Communicates changes in patient condition to professional staff particularly when patient is in pain or discomfort. Provide patient education pre and post procedure.

Environment

• Participates in the maintenance of the clean, safe and sterile environment by setting up the appropriate instruments under the sterile techniques for designated procedures.

Data Management

• Participates in data collection in order to document compliance with regulations and measure the quality of patient outcomes.

• Maintains accurate records during procedures.

Quality

• Participates in activities to improve patient and family satisfaction.

• Monitors patient outcomes by participating in Performance Improvement activities.

Education

• Maintains own professional competence through continuing education and participation in hospital education opportunities.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer