Cardiovascular Tech

Dignity Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 97,892 - 116,861; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Santa Cruz is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Technologist to perform essential diagnostic procedures and provide critical data for effective patient treatment plans. The role requires operational expertise in complex diagnostic equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED along with at least two years of cardiovascular technologist experience. Join a team focused on exceptional patient care and safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Perform cardiovascular diagnostic procedures and maintain equipment.
• Document findings accurately for interpretation and patient care.
• Adhere to safety protocols while interacting with patients.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex diagnostic equipment for cardiovascular studies.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.
• Manage scheduling and maintain equipment effectively.

Skills

Cardiovascular diagnostic procedures

ECG instrumentation

Data interpretation

Communication for patient education

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

At least two years of Cardiovascular technologist experience

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Basic Life Support – CPR

Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cardiovascular Technologist, you will perform crucial cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, providing physicians with vital data for accurate diagnoses and effective patient treatment plans. Your specialized skills ensure precise image acquisition and measurements, directly impacting patient care and outcomes.

Every day you will expertly operate complex diagnostic equipment, performing non‑invasive cardiovascular studies, preparing patients, and meticulously documenting findings for interpretation. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, maintaining equipment, managing scheduling, and collaborating closely with the healthcare team. To succeed, you'll need exceptional technical proficiency in diagnostics, strong critical thinking for data interpretation, and excellent communication for patient education and collaboration. A profound commitment to patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment are essential.

• Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Acknowledge, Introduce, Explain, Duration, Thank.
• Recognizes complications from catheterization and initiates appropriate intervention with RN.
• Identifies symptoms and interventions of contrast reactions.
• Interprets EKG tracings, BP and heart waveforms.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and assists RN and MD as appropriate with treatment.
• Identifies proper use and knowledge of all necessary equipment and procedure set‑ups.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of Cardiovascular technologist experience involving ECG instrumentation, interpretation, and hemodynamic recording equipment.
• Interventional Radiology experience may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Medical Radiographer: CA
• Basic Life Support – CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, within 12 months

Preferred

• Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder

Where You'll Work

Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222‑bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Comprehensive Care

Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardi…

As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s chest.

Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$71.06 - $84.83 /hour