Cardiovascular Technologist - CV Tech

Mayo Clinic • La Crosse, WI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

To provide service to adults of all ages in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Assists in performing all duties associated with preparing, performing and completing a diagnostic or interventional angiographic procedure under the supervision of a physician. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatments. Requires competence in a variety of equipment and technology and is responsible for image management, equipment maintenance and inventory. Practices safety guidelines. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement. Assumes on call responsibility. Technologists must demonstrate an ability to function well under stressful or emergent situations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic or cardiovascular technology program.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic improvement concepts and techniques.
• Radiologic Technologist program graduate: Active Wisconsin Radiographer license and must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Cardiovascular Technology program graduate: Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support recommended.
• Hemodynamic and ECG monitoring experience.
• Previous experience in Radiology, Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology, preferred.
• Flexibility (Works flexible hours, which include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends).
• Leadership, problem solving, verbal and written communication, and team building.
• Required to obtain credentials in Radiography-Cardiovascular Interventional RT(R)(CI) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 3 years of hire.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing all duties associated with preparing, performing and completing a diagnostic or interventional angiographic procedure under the supervision of a physician.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatments.
• Responsible for image management, equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Practices safety guidelines.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement.
• Assumes on call responsibility.
• Demonstrates an ability to function well under stressful or emergent situations.

What This Job Offers

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