Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Cardiac Catheter Lab
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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 requiredRadiology Technologist/Cardiovascular Technologist school graduate or equivalent requiredBLS through American Heart Association requiredACLS through American Heart Association requiredEssential 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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health
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