Cardiovascular Technician | Surgery

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Cardiovascular Technician and work in a fast-paced surgical environment that presents new and exciting challenges each day! In this role, you will assist physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the operation, monitoring, and management of cardiovascular support and autotransfusion equipment for surgical, perioperative, and medical patients. This position collaborates closely with highly skilled professionals, including anesthesia providers, cardiac surgeons, registered nurses, and surgical technologists, while also partnering with a variety of other medical specialties. Responsibilities include preparing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining cardiovascular equipment, supporting complex surgical procedures, and contributing to exceptional patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of patient care, combining technical expertise with hands-on clinical support in a dynamic and collaborative healthcare environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years' experience in healthcare required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy
2 years minimum experience, including ECG and hemodynamic monitoring.
2 years working knowledge of intra-aortic balloon pumping.
Experience with Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and related medications.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of experience, orientation will be provided to obtain desired entry level competence

Responsibilities

Assist physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the operation, monitoring, and management of cardiovascular support and autotransfusion equipment for surgical, perioperative, and medical patients.
Prepare, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain cardiovascular equipment.
Support complex surgical procedures.
Contribute to exceptional patient outcomes.