Cardiovascular Technologist

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

6d • $34 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Cardiovascular Technologist works as a member of a team, using equipment and services to support cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures. The role sets up, operates, and monitors specialized equipment and supplies, and assists cardiologists or surgeons during catheter-based and device implant procedures.

The position is based at Essentia Health–Fargo in Fargo, North Dakota. The hospital is a 133-bed regional medical center and Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The listed schedule is a day rotation, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with weekend on-call coverage, holiday work, and a call obligation. The position is 1.0 FTE.

Requirements

• Central: Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or equivalent program; alternatively, at least four years of direct cath lab experience if not a graduate of one of these programs.
• West: Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Radiologic Technology school.
• Central: Current registration as a Radiological Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, or obtain RT(R) or RCIS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
• Central: Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, or obtain it within one month of hire.
• Central: Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
• West: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• West: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• West: Current license issued by the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRTB).
• West: Obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within 24 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment and supplies used for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Assist cardiologists or surgeons during catheter-based and device implant procedures.
• Work as a member of a team under supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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