Cardiovascular Technologist I

AECOM; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Cardiovascular Technologist at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you'll provide excellent patient care and assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cardiovascular diseases. Your role will involve operating critical lab equipment, ensuring quality imaging, and maintaining a high standard of patient safety. Join a Magnet Accredited facility recognized for healthcare excellence and enjoy a supportive work environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Matching retirement plans

Qualifications

• Two years of current experience as a CRT
• Experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
• Cardiovascular monitoring technologist experience

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cath lab
• Operate ancillary equipment including IVUS and pressure wire
• Utilize good radiation safety practices

Skills

Imaging technique

Sterile techniques

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

Graduate from an approved CVT Program

Current Radiology License (ARRT)

Current Arkansas State License (MRAD:AR)

Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Job description

**Responsibilities**

+ Thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the imaging order

+ Routinely apply sterile techniques and quality safety practices for patients, teammates, and yourself.

+ Mechanical aptitude and confidence troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining radiology equipment to avoid equipment failures.

**We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.**

**Qualifications**

+ Graduate from an approved CVT Program required

+ Current Radiology License (ARRT) required

+ Current Arkansas State License (MRAD:AR)

+ Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications

+ Two (2) years of current experience as a CRT with hands-on scrub experience within a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

+ Experience as cardiovascular monitoring technologist to include but not limited to A-Line and IV insertion and all modalities within the Cath Lab

**Overview**

As our CardiovascularTechnologist at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting.

Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.

**CHI St Vincent Hot Springs** is a 280 bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology and critical care/pulmonary. We have also been voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and was recently named as one of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

**Pay Range**

$31.23 - $45.29 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.