Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

2d•$38 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion and interest for Cardiovascular to our Cath Labs where our cohesive teams work all together better to serve our patients when they need us most. Your attention to detail and ability to be responsive to the care of our patients while working together with other Care Team members of the Cath Lab team will be vital to success. Work amongst a robust team including talented Cardiovascular Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses and more towards the well-being of our patients. Key Position Details: Casual (0.0 FTE) 10 hour, day/evening shifts Occasional weekends Job Description: The Cardiovascular Technologist works directly with the cardiologist, nurse, and other staff during cardiac interventional, peripheral vascular and electrophysiology procedures. This position provides a safe and therapeutic environment, has complete knowledge of inventory usage in coronary, structural heart, electrophysiology implants, electrophysiology studies and ablations and peripheral vascular procedures, and provides a sterile environment while assisting in performing these procedures as a scrub, monitor or circulator. In addition, the Cardiovascular Technologist coordinates, communicates, interprets, and explains patient care services to the patient, their family, health professionals, and important others. This position is included in on-call shift rotation and must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when on call.

Requirements

Must meet at least one of the following: ◦ Completion of a JRCERT-accredited program of Radiologic Technology or the ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT Certification or ◦ Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which uses the standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology or ◦ Candidate is required to meet the following educational criteria to be eligible to sit for the RCIS or RCES exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International:A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)
Must meet ONE of the requirements below: ◦ ARRT certification and registration if ARRT at time of hire or ◦ Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or ◦ Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross or ◦ Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a health science-related field
1+ years of cardiovascular or radiology technologist experience

Responsibilities

Effectively operates laboratory equipment
Performs scrub role activities
Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff
Works with the team to identify ways to improve the work practices and efficiencies
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support
Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.