Location: New York, NY Duration: 13 Weeks Schedule: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Schedule: 3 Days/Week Weekends: Not Required
Compensation
Travel: $2,500–$2,700 Gross Per Week, based on experience
Local: $70–$75 per hour, based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Technician for a 13-week contract opportunity in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab and supporting physicians and clinical teams during cardiovascular procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor patient blood pressure and promptly report changes from baseline to the physician.
Monitor and interpret intracardiac pressures to assist with catheter positioning.
Record pressures from cardiac chambers as requested by the physician.
Maintain a complete and accurate electronic record of events occurring during procedures.
Calibrate and operate cardiac monitoring and measurement equipment, including A-Vox, Cardiac Output, and ACT equipment.
Communicate test and monitoring results to the physician and cardiovascular monitoring team.
Provide physicians with required procedural equipment, including catheters, guidewires, balloons, stents, and related supplies.
Analyze and process procedural data and generate required reports and documentation.
Set up and calibrate intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) equipment and assist with timing adjustments in coordination with the physician.
Monitor the balloon pump throughout the procedure and remain with the patient during transfer to the appropriate critical-care or surgical unit.
Assist during emergency situations, including operation of defibrillators, resuscitation, external pacing, and patient suctioning.
Maintain adequate supplies in the Cardiac Cath Lab and perform appropriate preventive maintenance on equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions, shortages, and other issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Learn and apply new technologies, equipment, and procedures introduced into the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Operate power injectors for large-volume contrast injections.
Assist with cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment and instruments using sterile technique.
Prepare procedure rooms and enter required patient and procedure information into the appropriate electronic system.
Assist nursing staff with patient transportation between departments and care areas.
Follow established safety, infection-control, and procedural protocols.