Invasive Cardiovascular Technician, Skilled

University of Missouri Health Care•Jefferson City, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a highly detail-oriented and calm professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac environments and brings confidence to complex clinical situations. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, technically sharp, and motivated by precision, using critical thinking to interpret complex physiological data that directly impacts patient outcomes. This role is well suited for someone who values teamwork and communication, partnering seamlessly with physicians and procedural teams to support accurate diagnosis and life-saving care. A strong commitment to patient safety, sterile technique, and quality standards is essential, along with pride in maintaining advanced technology and clinical excellence. The right individual is driven to keep learning, embraces ongoing education, and is passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care at an academic health system that leads with innovation and compassion. MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Requirements

Associates degree (or equivalent credit hours) in a health science area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
One (1) year of experience in invasive cardiovascular technology.

Nice To Haves

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Monitor the physiological condition of cardiac patients during such procedures as heart catheterization, temporary and permanent pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, coronary angiography, angioplasties, streptokinase infusions, and electrophysiologic procedures.
Calibrate and maintain equipment used in the conduction of tests and the processing of results while following departmental quality control guidelines.
Use of sterile technique for setting up procedure, handing off supplies, and prepping the patient for the procedure.
Calculate more complex cardiac parameters using data obtained from heart catheterizations, and IE shunt runs.
Measure systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures from various locations in the heart and blood vessels.
Draw ventricular silhouettes from angiograms to measure ventricular volumes and calculate the patient's ejection fraction.
Provide hemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterization procedures and prepare reports for attending cardiologists to enable the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Participate in in-service education and outside educational programs.
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.