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Albany Medical Center · 3 months ago

Invasive Cardiovascular Tech II

43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $91K/yr

1+ years exp

Albany Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking an Invasive Cardiovascular Tech II to join their Adult Cardiac Cath Lab team. The role involves performing diagnostic examinations during invasive cardiology procedures and requires active participation in all phases of the peri-procedural process while ensuring the maintenance of a sterile field.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Actively involved in all phases of the peri-procedural process

Manipulates procedural instrumentation under the direct supervision of the Interventional Cardiologist

Responsible for supplies, and equipment necessary during the invasive cardiology procedure

Anticipates the needs of the Interventional Cardiologist

Constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field

Able to function independently for basic procedures and with minimal supervision of a senior technologist in the scrub role during advanced and highly complex procedures, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

Requires emergency on-call duties

Qualification

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistBasic Life Support certificationPediatric Advanced Life Support certificationAdult Cardiovascular Life Support certificationCardiovascular anatomy knowledgeCardiovascular physiology knowledgeRadiation safety knowledgeEmergency procedure preparationInterventional supplies knowledgeEquipment operation knowledge

Required

Minimum of an Associate Degree or graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Training Program or graduate from an accredited Allied Health Program

At least 1 year in the cardiovascular specialty

Must obtain and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Demonstrates familiarity with and working knowledge of normal vs. abnormal cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation

Able to anticipate and prepare for the necessary treatment if adverse events occur intra procedure

Able to anticipate and prepare necessary equipment for emergency procedures