Cardiovascular Technologist

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

20h

About The Position

Advance your career with Essentia Health’s dedicated care team in Fargo, ND! Join us at Essentia Health–Fargo. We combine the expertise of a full-service regional medical center with the welcoming spirit of our community. Our 133-bed hospital features a birthing center, 10-bed newborn intensive care unit, and a 24/7 emergency department. As a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, we deliver advanced, life-saving care close to home. Located in the heart of Fargo and connected to the Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic, we provide patients and families with seamless, compassionate care in a vibrant and growing community. Under supervision, functions as a member of a team utilizing equipment and services. Sets up, operates and monitors specialized equipment and supplies utilized for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures. Functions as assistant to cardiologist or surgeons during catheter-based and devise implant procedures.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a Radiology Technology, Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent program.
If not a graduate of above programs must have 4yrs of direct cath lab experience
Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology/Radiologic Technology school
Must be currently registered Radiological Technologist or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or must become RT(R) or RCIS certified within 18 months of hire or transfer
Current Certification (or within 1 month of hire) as American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 1 month of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months of hire or transfer
Current license issued by the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRTB)
Must be Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within 24 months of hire/transfer

Responsibilities

Sets up, operates and monitors specialized equipment and supplies utilized for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.
Functions as assistant to cardiologist or surgeons during catheter-based and devise implant procedures.