Cardiovascular Technologist
Advance your career with Essentia Health’s dedicated care team in Fargo, ND! Join us at Essentia Health–Fargo, where 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.
About the role
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 an assistant to cardiologists or surgeons during catheter-based and device implant procedures.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment for cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.
- Assist cardiologists or surgeons during catheter-based and device implant procedures.
Requirements
Education
- Central: Must be a graduate of a Radiology Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or equivalent program. If not a graduate of the above programs, must have 4 years of direct cath lab experience.
- West: Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology/Radiologic Technology school.
Licensure/Certification
- Must be currently registered as a 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).
- West: 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 obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within 24 months of hire/transfer.
Schedule
- FTE: 0.8
- Shift Rotation: Day Rotation
- Shift Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Shift End Time: 4:00 PM
- Weekends: Yes - On Call for Weekends
- Holidays: Yes
- Call Obligation: Yes
Pay
Compensation Range: $33.94 - $50.91 per hour
Benefits
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Flexible scheduling and generous time off.
- Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.