Cardiovascular Technician
Location: New York, NY 10025
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Schedule: 3 Days/Week | 36 Hours/Week
Local Candidates: Accepted
Traveler Candidates: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: Not Required
Pay Rate:
Local: $67–$72/hr
Traveler: $67–$72/hr
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED — Required
RCIS certification — Preferred
Experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Strong understanding of cardiovascular and cardiac catheterization procedures
Ability to monitor and interpret intracardiac pressures
Ability to operate and calibrate cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment
Experience with cardiac cath lab technologies and procedures
IABP experience — Preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong English communication skills — reading, writing, and speaking
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Cardiac Cath Lab environment
Responsibilities:
Monitor patient blood pressure and communicate significant changes to the physician
Monitor catheter positioning by interpreting intracardiac pressures
Record pressures from cardiac chambers as requested
Maintain complete electronic records of procedural events
Calibrate and operate A-Vox, cardiac output, ACT, and other cath lab equipment
Communicate test and monitoring results to physicians and cardiovascular technologists
Prepare catheters, wires, balloons, stents, and other procedural supplies
Analyze and process procedural data and maintain appropriate documentation
Set up, calibrate, and monitor intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
Establish and adjust IABP timing in collaboration with the physician
Monitor IABP patients throughout procedures and assist with transfer to the appropriate care unit
Assist during emergencies, including defibrillation, external pacing, resuscitation, and suctioning
Maintain adequate supplies and perform preventative equipment maintenance
Report equipment malfunctions and supply shortages to the supervisor
Learn and apply new cardiac cath lab technologies and procedures
Operate power injectors for contrast dye administration
Assist with cardiac catheterization procedures using sterile technique
Prepare procedure rooms and enter required patient information into the system
Assist nursing staff with patient transportation between departments
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient Cardiac Cath Lab environment