Cardiovascular Technician

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cardiovascular Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team This is an opportunity to work in a unit of four cath labs that averages about 57 cases/week. Our Cath Lab team is a close-knit unit that has a strong relationship with the physicians who provide learning opportunities for the staff. We are regional leaders in best practices, programs and procedures that include TAVR, carotid stenting, PTAB, DBA and renal denervation.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of an Allied Health training program (ie. LPN, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assistant) or training can be substituted for five-years' experience as an Invasive Vascular Tech or acute care clinical experience.
• Experience: One-year cardiovascular lab or special procedures experience preferred. Must be able to perform all vascular/cardiac procedures involving the operation of imaging equipment including assisting the physician during the actual catheterization procedure.
• Certifications: BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Licenses: If graduate of a Respiratory Therapy or LPN program, maintains current state license. If Medical Assistant, must have a current national MA certification.

Nice To Haves

• RCIS certification preferred.
• One-year cardiovascular lab or special procedures experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs various cardiovascular/vascular procedures including monitoring of diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic and vascular test and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab
• Scrubs at the tableside and monitors patients as assigned.
• Transports patients
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees