Cardiac Cath Technologist - St. Joseph?s Health
Paterson, NJ 07503
About the Job
St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Job Overview
Directly responsible for the maintenance, functioning and operation of all medical equipment in the department. He / she will be working closely with a team of nurses and doctors during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures. The successful candidate will be required to work some flexible hours to cover occasionally some late or early cases as well as be a part of an on-call rotation during off hours, weekends and holidays for emergency (e.g. STEMI) cases.
Qualifications:Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one of the following.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Registered Cardiac Sonographer from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry is required.
- Registered Diagnostic Sonographer from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registry is also accepted.
- New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse with a minimum of at least one year experience caring for cardiac patients.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to be completed within the 3-month introductory period.
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to be granted through the American Heart Association