Cardiac Invasive Lab Tech - Cardiac Lab
About The Position
The Cardiac Invasive Lab Tech performs multiple roles within the cardiac laboratory, including assisting physician(s) with invasive cardiac laboratory procedures and conducting various cardiac tests to monitor patients’ heart and blood vessel conditions using diverse cardiology equipment. Responsibilities may also include: preparing procedure rooms, prepping patients for procedures, obtaining and recording patient information, assisting physicians in procedure by circulating and scrubbing procedures, X-ray fluoroscopy proficiency, acquire/measure/calculate hemodynamic date, performing blood work analysis, operate intracardiac ultrasound, clean procedure rooms, and preparing instruments for resterilization. Directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, staff and patients. Independently functions during diagnostic and interventions with minimal supervision. Maintains a high level of expertise in specialty procedures within their assigned lab. Within the Cath Lab this may include structural procedurals and hemodynamics; within Heart Rhythm Services Lab, techs perform device and electrophysiology procedures (EP), hybrid extractions, and operate 3D mapping systems. Will be required to work varied hours, shift lengths and respond to an on-call pager which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT Stem.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology OR graduate of a radiography program OR candidate must be transitioning from a Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) role and have successfully passed the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) exam to become a certified Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
- Eligibility Requirements for a RCIS/RCES: graduate of an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.
- Eligibility Requirements for a Radiology Tech (RT): Requires a graduate of an accredited radiography program and diagnostic certificate.
- At least one (1) year vascular of cardiovascular lab experience preferred.
- Eligibility Requirements for a CVT: must have successfully passed RCES/RCIS exam.
- At least one (1) year vascular of cardiovascular lab experience preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- RCIS or RCES certification required through CCI within 18 months of hire into position.
- If a Rad Tech, must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Must pass either Advanced Cardiac-Interventional exam or RCIS or /RCES exam within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least one (1) year vascular of cardiovascular lab experience preferred.
- At least one (1) year vascular of cardiovascular lab experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting physician(s) with invasive cardiac laboratory procedures
- Conducting various cardiac tests to monitor patients’ heart and blood vessel conditions using diverse cardiology equipment
- Preparing procedure rooms
- Prepping patients for procedures
- Obtaining and recording patient information
- Assisting physicians in procedure by circulating and scrubbing procedures
- X-ray fluoroscopy proficiency
- Acquire/measure/calculate hemodynamic date
- Performing blood work analysis
- Operate intracardiac ultrasound
- Clean procedure rooms
- Preparing instruments for resterilization
- Directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, staff and patients
- Independently functions during diagnostic and interventions with minimal supervision
- Maintains a high level of expertise in specialty procedures within their assigned lab
- Within the Cath Lab this may include structural procedurals and hemodynamics
- Within Heart Rhythm Services Lab, techs perform device and electrophysiology procedures (EP), hybrid extractions, and operate 3D mapping systems
- Will be required to work varied hours, shift lengths and respond to an on-call pager which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends
Benefits
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000, is available to those who qualify
- Amazing benefits including a rare pension plan, and PTO that starts day one of employment
- Room for career growth and advancement
- Generous family benefits including FSA, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, back up child and adult care, and dependent scholarships
- Career Investment Program where relevant degrees and certificate programs are 100% paid for by Mayo Clinic to those who qualify
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
