Cardiovascular Technician

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $36 - $47

About The Position

Bring your passion and interest for Cardiovascular Care to our Cath Lab 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 Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses and more towards the well-being of our patients. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 10-hour day/evening shifts, typically 7:00a-5:30p Weekday and weekend on-call rotation Step into a fast-paced, team-driven environment where your work directly impacts patient lives. Our CV Lab specializes in cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and electrophysiology procedures—offering you the chance to assist in life-saving interventions alongside interventionalists and surgeons. From coronary angiograms to cardiac biopsies and advanced vascular treatments like TCAR and EVAR, every day brings meaningful challenges and rewarding experiences.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field; or EMT certification
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - required if working at Abbott Northwestern within 180 days

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 2 years in Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology
• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Assists physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording.
• Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.
• Effectively operates laboratory equipment
• Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer and federal guidelines.
• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs scrub role activities
• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
• Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
• Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals.
• Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
• Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
• Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.
• Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
• Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
• Practices good habits of radiation safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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