Cardiovascular Tech

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to operate advanced imaging equipment and support life‑saving diagnostic and interventional cardiac care. You will assist the cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional cath procedures, monitor ECG and hemodynamics, maintain sterile technique, and contribute data for interpretation in a dynamic Cath Lab team.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular or Radiologic Technology program and 1–3 years

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Radiologic Technology program.
• 1–3 years Cath Lab cardiovascular tech experience in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Interventional Radiology, with hemodynamic monitoring and scrubbing/circulating.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) per American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiac Life Support per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile procedure table and equipment.
• Assist the cardiologist as scrub technician for diagnostic and interventional cath procedures.
• Monitor ECG and hemodynamics; collect, correlate and document data; report changes to staff.
• Maintain arterial and venous hemostasis and manage bleeding; ensure patient safety.
• Assist with post-procedural patient care, monitoring and transport.
• Monitor supplies to ensure accurate billing for procedures.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Hemodynamic monitoring

Sterile technique

CPR / ACLS

Education

Cardiovascular Technology or Radiologic Technology degree

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will be at the forefront of cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge imaging technology to directly impact life‑saving diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will be at the forefront of cardiac care, utilizing cutting‑edge imaging technology to directly impact life‑saving diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Every day, you will expertly perform specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance, meticulously preparing patients, operating advanced radiologic equipment, and contributing critical data for interpretation. You'll ensure the safe, efficient operation of all equipment while maintaining mastery of our latest standards and protocols.
To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced technical proficiency in cardiovascular imaging with a meticulous eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and a drive for continuous learning within a dynamic and collaborative Cath Lab team.

• Prepares sterile procedure table, using sterile technique, with equipment, materials, and fluids necessary during procedure
• Assists the cardiologist as a scrub technician for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
• Monitors responsibilities, including but not limited to, patient electrocardiogram and hemodynamic monitoring, data collection, correlation and documentation. Informs medical and clinical staff of any changes in patient status
• Performs and maintains competency with all aspects of arterial and venous hemostasis, including manual compression. Informs medical and clinical staff immediately of any suspected bleeding, ecchymosis and/or hematoma formation
• Assists clinical staff with post‑procedural patient care, monitoring, and transportation
• Monitors supplies used during a procedure to ensure appropriate patient billing for supplies and services
  

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate from an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology or Radiologic Technology required, upon hire and
• 1-3 years One year Cath Lab Cardiovascular Techexperience in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Interventional Radiology experience which includes assisting (hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing and circulating) in relevant diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath/peripheral procedures within the last year., upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)
  

Where You'll Work
Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six‑county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission‑certified Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266‑bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$70.06 - $81.22 /hour