Interventional Tech Cardiac Cath Lab Full Time
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. Interventional experience preferred. Required to stay within 30 minutes when on call.
$5k sign on bonus
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. Interventional experience preferred.
SPECIAL 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.
Area of Talent: Allied Health & Technical
Organization: The Valley Hospital
Department: VH CARDIAC CATH
Shift: Day
Full Time
Schedule: varies
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Valley Health System
Nov 20, 2024