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Posted: 15-Jun-25
Location: Pompton Plains, New Jersey
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Responsible for the utilization of invasive cardio vascular procedures as necessary and performs under the direct supervision of cardiologists and radiologists.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Demonstrates understanding of Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory, and Renal, physiology and pathology.
2. Demonstrates thorough understanding of ECG and related medical terminology.
3. Recognizes ECG waveform morphology, wave patterns and their significance, including lethal arrhythmias.
4. Recognizes and interprets ECG changes occurring in heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions and is able to respond appropriately. (ACLS)
5. Lists and describes the most common cardiac pathologies, including symptoms and treatments.
6. Demonstrates an understanding of all of the Cardiac medications (Generic & Trade names) and the pharmacokinetics actions related to cardiac and vascular functions and properly documents the medications including indications for administration and dosages.
7. Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormalities with clinical laboratory values for Arterial Blood Gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN and creatinine.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and is able to perform all components for a RCIS Tech. for a patient undergoing a full cardiac arrest.
9. Monitors a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure and intervenes appropriately during and after a lethal arrhythmia using ACLS standards if warranted
10. Identifies cardiac pressure waveforms and informs Interventional Cardiologist when applicable
11. Calculates basic hemodynamic parameters using the recording computer.
12. Records catheterization events in the database computer.
13. Understands the necessary supplies required, can provide them and set up a table to perform a diagnostic cardiac catheterization.
14. Describes the fundamental steps in a diagnostic heart catheterization and monitors a patient safely during the procedure.
15. Performs cardiac outputs, O2 saturations and ACT (Activated Clotting Time) measurements.
16. Monitors a percutaneous intervention and can differentiate between a PTCA, directional and mechanical rotation atherectomy. Full understanding of all extraction devices such as angiojet, rotoblator and laser revascularization devices.
17. Ability to explain the indication and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for Acute MI.
18. Identifies the benefits of supplementing angiographic imaging with intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry technologies.
19. Describes the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker implant, and therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias and implantable cardioverter defibrillators
20. Other relevant duties as assigned
1.High School diploma or GED equivalent. LEAD - Specific Certification related to position or Associates Degree/Technical Degree in related field. All licenses and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Technician at the state (s) and/or national level. Top expert and functional mentor; possesses the most advanced knowledge of the function/family and department. Makes decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group; provides guidance to and/or assists staff on non-routine or escalated issues. Collaborates with Management in the development and validation of methods, techniques, and analytical approach. Serves as a model/mentor for team Members on technical skills.2 Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist. Must be from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program. (CAAHEP).
3.Maintain a BLS and ACLS certificate.
4. 3 years min Cath Lab experience.
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- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
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We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
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- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
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- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines(r)-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet(r) recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program(r) identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.
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Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus. 