Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) Technologist

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Cardiovascular Technology Specialist to support physicians in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The role operates complex equipment, monitors hemodynamics, and trains staff.

This 0.8 FTE position involves day/evening/overnight shifts with in-person work, bilingual Spanish abilities, and driving requirements. Sign-on bonus of $500 is available for eligible external candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited school of allied health services in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology, and radiography techniques.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Technologist.
• RCIS certification or eligible; must obtain RCIS within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Monitors patient for changes in hemodynamic status and reports to physician.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Operates complex equipment in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Maintains catheterization laboratory equipment in proper working condition and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders.
• Performs duties required by the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Promotes effective working relations within the department and with other teams.

Skills

Cardiovascular technology

Radiography techniques

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

RCIS certification

Graduate from accredited school of allied health in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology and radiography

Job description

JOB DETAILS Department: Cath Lab FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period) Workdays: Monday - Thursday Shift(s): Days/Evenings/Overnights Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person/Remote/Hybrid Other: Bilingual Spanish/Driving Requirements Sign-On Bonus: $500* *Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Purpose of this position: Support Cardiologist with all required procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and operate specialized equipment including, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring and have working knowledge of cardiac catheterization laboratory. Trains staff technologists and students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements
• Monitors patient for changes in hemodynamic status and reports to physician
• Maintains current knowledge/certification
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease
• Is knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a cardiac catheterization laboratory
• Maintains catheterization laboratory equipment in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel
• Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders
• Performs assigned responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac catheterization laboratory
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Maintains competencies and operates specialized equipment necessary for procedure
• Performs other related duties as required, but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: Required:

• Graduate from accredited school of allied health services in cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary technology, and radiography techniques
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Registered Technologist
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) or eligible. Must obtain RCIS certification within one year of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years recent cardiac catheterization laboratory experience
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience