Job Summary :
The Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) assists with invasive cardiac procedures in the Cardiac Cath / EP Lab. This role involves preparing the procedure room, operating equipment, and functioning in multiple roles including scrub, circulator, and documenter / monitor. The position requires strong organizational skills and experience in various cardiac and vascular interventions.
Location : New York, United States
Responsibilities :
- Prepare the procedure room and sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Anticipate equipment required during procedures.
- Operate equipment and maintain sterile instruments.
- Function in multiple roles of the procedure team including scrub, circulator, and documenter / monitor.
- Assist with Right Heart and Left Heart Hemodynamics, Cardiac Interventions, CTO, PCI, Pericardiocentesis, Vascular Interventions, RotoPro, LVADs, AngioVac, and FlowTriever procedures.
- Provide support for Mechanical Circulatory Support including ECMO, Impella, IABP, and ProtekDuo.
- Assist with Structural Heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, CardioMEMS, PFO, ASD, VSD, and Valvuloplasty.
Required Skills & Certifications :
2 years of Cath Lab Tech experienceRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI or ARRT (prefers ARRT)BLS (AHA)ACLSCOVID vaccine card showing fully completed COVID seriesPreferred Skills & Certifications :
Radiologic Technologist (RCIS) or meeting NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health law 282Special Considerations :
Primarily days with some late night (evenings) requirements.On-call / call requirements per unit needs.Scheduling :
Primarily day shifts with some late requirements.10-hour shifts.