University Hospital

Cardiovascular Technician

University Hospital  •  $39.19/hr  •  Newark, NJ (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

About the Role

The Cardiovascular Technician plays a key role in delivering hands-on patient care, assisting with Cath Lab procedures by serving as a scrub technician, monitoring hemodynamic and physiological data, and helping prepare the procedure room, including setting up the table and equipment. All tasks are performed under the guidance and supervision of a Physician and Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Provide direct patient care in the Cardiovascular Lab setting
  • Serve as a scrub technician during catheterization procedures
  • Monitor and record hemodynamic and physiological data during procedures
  • Assist with preparing the procedure room prior to cases
  • Set up the procedure table and necessary equipment
  • Work under the supervision of a Physician and Registered Nurse

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent
  • Alternatively, successful completion of the Cardiovascular Technologist Internship within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Experience must include:
    • Cardiac hemodynamic and physiological monitoring
    • First-line sterile assistance during diagnostic and/or interventional procedures
  • CVT or RCVT certification is highly desirable
  • Current BLS (CPR) certification is required

What We Offer

  • Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected hourly range for this position is TT/2550: Probationary Rate$37.55 - Job Rate $38.05- Two (2) Year Rate $39.19 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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University Hospital

About University Hospital

University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.

University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.

As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Newark, NJ
Year Founded
2013
Website
uhnj.org
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