Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) - Heart Rhythm Services

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) plays a vital role in the cardiovascular laboratories, assisting healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of serious and complex cardiovascular conditions. Key responsibilities include assisting in the scrub and circulating roles during the procedure, preparing, and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment, providing excellent patient care before, during, and after the procedure. Collaborates and communicates effectively with the care team, and adheres to all regulatory requirements, safety protocols, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality. Proficient in pediatric, adult, and congenital specialty procedures within their assigned lab. Within the Cath Lab this may include structural procedurals and hemodynamics such as coronary spasm studies, TAVR, and peripheral procedures; within Heart Rhythm Services Lab, left bundle branch pacing, OR device extractions, and hybrid ablations Flexible to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and technologies and demonstrates the ability to think critically, problem-solve, and make sound decisions under pressure. After adequate training, 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

• Candidate with a post-secondary diploma in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) and 3 years of patient care experience
• Candidate with an associate’s degree in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing field) and 2 years of patient care experience
• Candidate with a bachelor or greater degree in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing related field) and 1 year of patient care experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Actively working to be a certified Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 18 months of hire into position
• If Rad Tech (RT), must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and cardiac interventional (CI) credentials required within 18 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• At least (1) year of vascular or cardiovascular lab experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the scrub and circulating roles during the procedure
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment
• Providing excellent patient care before, during, and after the procedure
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with the care team
• Adhering to all regulatory requirements, safety protocols, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality
• Performing pediatric, adult, and congenital specialty procedures within their assigned lab
• Performing structural procedurals and hemodynamics such as coronary spasm studies, TAVR, and peripheral procedures
• Performing left bundle branch pacing, OR device extractions, and hybrid ablations
• Adapting to changing priorities, procedures, and technologies
• Thinking critically, problem-solving, and making sound decisions under pressure
• Working varied hours, shift lengths and responding to an on-call pager which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends

Benefits

• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Pension plan
• PTO that starts day one of employment
• Room for career growth and advancement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Back up child and adult care
• Dependent scholarships
• Career Investment Program where relevant degrees and certificate programs are 100% paid for by Mayo Clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree