Interventional Tech Cardiac Cath

Overview

Sign On Bonus Available.

Position Summary:

To provide for the needs of patients of varying ages, their family, and physicians. To perform a variety of patient care tasks and procedures in accordance with licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements. Working in an environment with the application of ionizing radiation for cardiac, neuro, and vascular procedures.

A high-volume Cardiac Catheterization Lab specializes in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and structural heart interventions. The lab performs advanced, minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures under fluoroscopic guidance to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The team collaborates closely with interventional cardiologists, registered nurses, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.

Technologists practice at the top of their licensure and receive comprehensive on-the-job training alongside experienced preceptors to build competence and confidence.

Additional professional development opportunities include:

• Basic Arrhythmia Recognition (BAR) education
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Team members also participate in on‑call coverage and respond promptly to emergency cases.

• Perform a variety of patient care tasks and procedures in accordance with licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate ionizing radiation equipment for cardiac, neuro, and vascular procedures.
• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, registered nurses, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Respond to on‑call coverage and emergency cases as required.

Two years of formal radiologic technology training in a school approved by the Council on Education of the American Medical Association, successful completion of the Association's examination and/or formal training in Cardiovascular Technology.

Previous practical experience as a staff Radiologic Technologist and/or Cardiovascular Technician.

• Certification from the State of New Jersey X-ray Technician Board of Examiners required; ARRT certification preferred.
• CPR certification and unit-based orientation.
• Physical dexterity to operate sensitive equipment to produce recordings and perform tests on patients requiring placement of equipment in sensitive areas.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and risk factors.

• Demonstrate effective interactive and communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills.
• Perform work accurately and pay attention to details while changing tasks efficiently.
• Function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
• Work cooperatively within the healthcare system, with patients and family members and with multidisciplinary team members.
• Use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care.

Job Location:

The Valley Hospital-Paramus. Shift: Day (United States of America).

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health Life Styles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 per hour.

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.

This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.