CV Technician

About the role

The Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) plays a vital role in the cardiovascular laboratories, assisting healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of serious and complex cardiovascular conditions. Key responsibilities include assisting in the scrub and circulating roles during the procedure, preparing, and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment, providing excellent patient care before, during, and after the procedure. Collaborates and communicates effectively with the care team, and adheres to all regulatory requirements, safety protocols, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the scrub and circulating roles during the procedure.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of specialized equipment.
• Provides excellent patient care before, during, and after the procedure.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the care team.
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements, safety protocols, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality.
• Proficient in pediatric, adult, and congenital specialty procedures within their assigned lab.
• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and technologies and demonstrates the ability to think critically, problem-solve, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• After adequate training, will be required to work varied hours, shift lengths and respond to an on-call pager which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.

Requirements

Required:

• Candidate with a post-secondary diploma in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
• Candidate with an associate’s degree in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing field).
• Candidate with a bachelor or greater degree in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing related field).

Qualifications

• 3 years of patient care experience for candidates with a post-secondary diploma.
• 2 years of patient care experience for candidates with an associate’s degree.
• 1 year of patient care experience for candidates with a bachelor or greater degree.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Incumbent in this role must be actively working to be a certified Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 18 months of hire into position, which would make them eligible for promotion to a Cardiac Invasive Lab Tech.
• If Rad Tech (RT), must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and cardiac interventional (CI) credentials required within 18 months of hire.
• Prefers applicants with at least (1) year of vascular or cardiovascular lab experience.

Skills

Proficient in pediatric, adult, and congenital specialty procedures within their assigned lab. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and technologies.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Pay

$33.39-$50.13 / hour

Schedule

Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details 8hr or 10hr Shifts plus OT and call. Weekend Schedule Rotating Call every 10th weekend.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.