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ID #46089653
State New York
City Plainview
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Northwell Health
Showed 2022-09-29
Date 2022-09-29
Deadline 2022-11-27
Category Et cetera
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Invasive Cardiovascular Technl

New York, Plainview, 11803 Plainview USA

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Req Number 53041Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProvides support to physician performing invasive cardiovascular procedures. Ensures quality control of all equipment and performs special procedures involving injection of intravenous contrast such as angiograms, coronary, as well as peripheral biopsies, angioplasties, stenting, etc. Integrates well with physicians and nurses and has responsibility for emergency call.Job ResponsibilityPerforms a variety of duties to prepare unit for cardiac catheterization or other invasive as well as non-invasive procedures.

Prepares sterile trays for invasive procedures.

Ensures all instrumentation/equipment for each procedure is presented on table in established fashion.

Prepares patient for invasive diagnostic procedures.

Admits patient by entering data into computer system.

Ensures patients are correctly prepped and draped in a sterile fashion.

Responds to patient's questions alleviating concerns regarding procedure.

Performs various duties during catheterization procedure.

Monitors patient during procedure, i.e., electrocardiogram, blood pressure, chest pain. May administer oxygen and nitroglycerin, as needed, under direct supervision of physician performing procedure.

Collects all pertinent diagnostic data and all necessary calculations for physician's interpretation of results. Correctly balances, calibrates and records appropriate hemodynamic data. Performs blood gas determinations using oximeter method while handling blood in a safe and appropriate manner.

Intervenes in cardiopulmonary emergencies effectively.

Assists in handling emergencies until physician takes over.

Interacts with health care team appropriately.

Performs laboratory test procedures within established criteria.

Operates all cardiac equipment properly in a reliable manner, per departmental standards, complying with all safety guidelines/policies.

May perform various x-ray exams if qualified licensed Radiology Technologist, as necessary.

Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential FunctionsJob QualificationBachelor's Degree in Cardio Respiratory Science or related field required to ensure knowledge of Cardiovascular System, Anatomy and Physiology. OR Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology AND Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), required. OR Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology AND current NYS Radiologic Technologist License, required.

BCLS and ACLS, required.

Certification in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, preferred.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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