ChristianaCare

Cardiovascular Technologist I - Full-Time

ChristianaCare  •  $78k - $124k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

SHIFT: Primarily M-F / 7a-5:30pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To prepare patients for invasive procedure, and assist the physician during a diagnostic catheterization, PTCA, or electrophysiology study. Rotates through all aspects of the laboratory.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.

Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.

Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.

Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.

Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.

Maintains proper customer services with all areas that interact with laboratory.

Keeps a neat and clean work environment.

Reviews normal blood work when checking a patients chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.

Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with physicians, nursing units, patient escort services, and the bed coordinator.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

HVIS Nurse Manager

Cardiac Cath Lab Assistant Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart.

Knowledge of rhythms, disrhythms, and pressures in the chambers of the heart.

Knowledge of policies and procedures, knowledge of the intro-aortic balloon pump.

Knowledge of drug interactions as related to pediatric, adolescent adult and geriatric patients.

Knowledge of radiation safety for patients and employees.

Skill in functioning as a darkroom technician.

Skill in manual dexterity and viewing a computer terminal.

Skill in communicating professionally on any level of contact.

Skill in oral and written communications.

Ability to calculate valve areas.

Ability to maintain an efficient productivity level.

Ability to perform CPR if needed on any individual.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BLS and ACLS within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent lifting of incapacitated patients, standing and bending for extended periods while wearing a protective lead apron (weighs 20 lbs).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spaciously limited and highly stressed environment. Exposure to radiation, blood, and body fluids.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.98 - $62.38

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 26, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute.

ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work, rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Newark, Delaware
Year Founded
Unknown
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