Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Title: Cardiovascular TechnologistLocation: Morristown, NJ 07960Duration: 13 weeks contractShift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, 3 Days Per Week, On-Call RequiredPay: $76.00/hr.Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Technologist to assist physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. The ideal candidate will provide care for adult and geriatric patients, report clinical changes, and ensure all procedures are properly documented.

Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures as indicated.
• Scrubs in diagnostic, cardiac interventional, and peripheral procedures.
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients during procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations.
• Functions in all roles: as a case recorder, cardiac circulator, and scrub assistant.
• Reports clinical changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• May perform point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
• Appropriately documents all procedures by including labeling and identifying studies, documenting procedure-related information in the recording system/medical record, and entering charges.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, special assignments, cleans work area, and replenishes supplies.
• Maintains all standards of performance with sterile procedures and infection prevention.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in CVT technical skill, knowledge of catheters, wires, stents, and supplies.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Cardiac Invasive Technologist preferred with diagnostic and cardiac and peripheral interventional procedures.
• Must be able to take STEMI on call.
• Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology.
• Licensure / Certifications: RCIS preferred. BLS required and ACLS certification preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

• ACLS certification.
• BLS.
• RCIS.