Cardiovascular Technologist

Cardiovascular Technologist I

$32.00/hr - $45.00/hr

• Provides age‑ and condition‑appropriate care to patients.
• Assists with transporting patients to and from the department.
• Delivers care in a sterile environment under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).
• Cross‑trained in at least two of the following areas:
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Electrophysiological monitoring
  • Radiologic operation
  • Scrubbing for procedures
• Assists in other areas of cardiology as directed by the manager.

• Operates radiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment safely and accurately.
• Uses EPIC for departmental functions, including accurate data entry.
• Performs detailed analysis and interpretation of clinical findings.
• Supports physicians with imaging and radiologic needs.
• Troubleshoots equipment and helps train staff in monitoring and scrubbing techniques.

• Assists physicians with specialized equipment, including:
  • IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound)
  • Pressure wire systems
  • Thrombectomy devices
  • Cardiac stimulators
  • Electrophysiology tools and RF energy sources
• Attends vendor‑led in‑services to learn about new equipment.
• Acts as a resource to peers and physicians for proper use of new technology.
• Supports and implements new technology protocols.

• Ensures aseptic conditions through environmental cleaning.
• Prepares procedure rooms each morning (e.g., setting up transducers).
• Communicates with the materials coordinator or supervisor regarding supply needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CVS Manager.

• Participates in departmental and mandatory in‑services.
• Meets continuing education and competency standards.
• Completes variance reports accurately.
• Adjusts performance to meet departmental and care standards.
• Collects and presents data for process improvement initiatives.
• Attends at least one departmental in‑service per year.

Uses independent judgment to plan operations and make decisions within a complex technical environment.

• Interacts with patients, families, internal/external customers, and healthcare professionals.
• Frequently engages with individuals at the Director level or higher.

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret clinical data.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with focus on accuracy in both clinical and numerical data.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, or
• Documentation of Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) RCIS certification.

• Registration with:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT‑R), and/or
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCIS)
• CPR Certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one year of employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time