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RWJBarnabas Health · 5 months ago

Cardiovascular Tech - Hamilton, NJ

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$56.50/hr - $56.50/hr

2+ years exp

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine. The Cardiovascular Tech role involves performing technical procedures for radiological diagnosis, assisting physicians, and ensuring compliance with safety and accreditation standards.

DiabetesHealth CareNeuroscienceOutpatient CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Assists with clerical duties and escorting of patients

Explains procedures to patients and their families/caregivers

Post Processing in a timely fashion for the physician to interpret images

Assists the physician with procedures in a competent and professional manner

Performs diagnostic procedures in a timely, efficient manner according to policy and procedures

Adheres to all Radiation Safety requirements, including the use of radiation protective devices at all times

Directs activities toward full compliance and accreditation with ACR, MQSA, New Jersey State DEP and TJC

Prepares the room, equipment, special supplies, trays and contrast materials as needed for the patient and procedure

Reviews patient charts, scripts, referrals for physician order and diagnosis. Follows up with provider of care if information is not clear

Maintains proficiency with unit-specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions properly, including but not limited to the X-ray equipment and hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Documents the necessary pertinent information as required, including but not limited to clinical information, birth date, and to females of reproductive age, if they may be pregnant and the date of their LMP

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Radiological TechnologyNew Jersey State LicenseARRT RegistrationBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationPatient CommunicationQuality ControlRadiation SafetyEquipment ProficiencyProblem Solving