Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus $7,500

On-call weekend rotation

10-hour shifts

Job summary

Allina Health Mercy CV/EP Lab is recruiting a Cardiovascular Technologist to support interventional procedures, including cath lab, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular work. You will assist physicians, nurses, and staff, ensuring sterile environments and accurate data entry.

On-call rotation and 10-hour days are required. Required credentials include ARRT or RCIS/RCES eligibility and BLS certification; a related health-science degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited program of Radiologic Technology or the ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT Certification or
• Graduate of an education program accredited by CAC or equivalent criteria for RCIS/RCES eligibility
• Eligibility to sit RCIS/RCES exam via Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Responsibilities

• Operates laboratory equipment effectively within department guidelines.
• Prepares and handles equipment per manufacturer and federal guidelines.
• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Reports equipment problems promptly and assists in scrub, monitor, or circulator roles.
• Manages patient data in EMR and image systems accurately.

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program or ARRT equivalent

ACCEPTANCE RCIS/RCES pathway

Health science degree eligibility (cardio tech, ultrasound, radiologic tech, nursing)

Job description

Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
Date Posted: September 22, 2026
Department: 38015006 Mercy CV/EP Lab
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length: 10 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 30
Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Other

Job Summary

"Bring your passion and interest for Cardiovascular to our Cath Labs where our cohesive teams work all together better to serve our patients when they need us most. Your attention to detail and ability to be responsive to the care of our patients while working together with other Care Team members of the Cath Lab team will be vital to success. Work amongst a robust team including talented Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses and more towards the well-being of our patients."

Key Position Details

• $7,500 Starting Bonus available for eligible external talent
• 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week period)
• 10 hour day/evening shifts
• On-call weekend rotation

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Technologist works directly with the cardiologist, nurse, and other staff during cardiac interventional, peripheral vascular and electrophysiology procedures. This position provides a safe and therapeutic environment, has complete knowledge of inventory usage in coronary, structural heart, electrophysiology implants, electrophysiology studies and ablations and peripheral vascular procedures, and provides a sterile environment while assisting in performing these procedures as a scrub, monitor or circulator. In addition, the Cardiovascular Technologist coordinates, communicates, interprets, and explains patient care services to the patient, their family, health professionals, and important others. This position is included in on-call shift rotation and must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when on call.

Principal Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment
• Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer and federal guidelines.
• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs scrub role activities
• Identifies supplies and equipment needed for the procedure (for example, diagnostic and interventional coronary angiogram procedures, pacemaker and ICD implants, simple and complex ablation procedures, lower leg and upper extremity angiograms, carotid stenting and endovascular procedures.)
• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
• Practices aseptic technique maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
• Demonstrates understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals while performing procedures.
• Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
• Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
• Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
• Records, compiles, and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
• Verifies imaging has transferred to imaging storage retrieval system.
• Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
• Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
• Identifies patient with two identifiers
• Practices good habits of radiation safety.
• Works with the team to identify ways to improve the work practices and efficiencies.
• Informs manager/supervisor of staff and physician concerns, quality/safety or other department issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited program of Radiologic Technology or the ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT Certification or
• Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which uses the standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology or
• Candidate is required to meet the following educational criteria to be eligible to sit for the RCIS or RCES exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International: A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a health science-related field
1+ years of cardiovascular or radiology technologist experience

Licenses/Certifications (Requirement 1)

Must meet ONE of the requirements below:

• ARRT certification and registration if ARRT at time of hire
• Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)

Licenses/Certifications (Requirement 2)

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Diversity & Inclusion

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Participation

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)