Cardiovascular Technician

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

5d • $37 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Technician assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular procedures. Duties include circulating, scrubbing, monitoring, and hemodynamic monitoring and recording. The technician follows department policies to maintain a safe and efficient environment while caring for patients and working with the Cath Lab care team.

This position is based at United Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is a 1.0 FTE position with 80 hours per two-week pay period, working 10-hour day/evening shifts. On-call work is required.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program; or a bachelor's degree in a life, physical science, or health-care-related field; or EMT certification.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: American Heart Association BLS certification, American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• If working at United Hospital, meet at least one advanced life support requirement: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 180 days.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 2 years of experience in a Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology.
• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology certification preferred within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment effectively, preparing and using equipment within department, manufacturer, and federal guidelines.
• Perform quality control and basic troubleshooting, and promptly report equipment problems to the appropriate source.
• Perform scrub-role activities, maintain a safe and sterile environment, use aseptic technique, and report or correct breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepare equipment and competently assist physicians during procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system and associated intracardiac electrocardiographic signals.
• Assist physicians in monitoring and circulator roles; observe EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms to detect and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Perform complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under physician direction.
• Differentiate basic and complex arrhythmias and assist in mapping.
• Accurately record, compile, and enter patient data into the electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by following equipment guidelines, using transfer lifts and transport equipment and proper body mechanics, and practicing radiation safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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