CV Technician

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 45,998 - 69,059; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage or reimbursement

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) to support cardiovascular laboratories in diagnosing and treating complex conditions. The role covers scrub and circulating duties, equipment prep, and patient care across pediatric, adult, and congenital cases.

Flexibility for varied hours and on-call shifts is required. Qualifications include health science education with patient care experience, BLS/ACLS certification, and progression toward RCIS/RCES or CI credentials within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in health science with 3 years patient care experience.
• Associate degree in health science with 2 years patient care experience.
• Bachelor or greater degree in health science with 1 year patient care experience.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.
• RCIS/RCES within 18 months of hire or CI credentials for RT within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scrub and circulating roles during cardiovascular procedures.
• Prepare and maintain specialized equipment for procedures.
• Provide excellent patient care before, during, and after procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team and adhere to safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Post-secondary diploma in health science

Associate degree in health science

Bachelor's degree in health science

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top‑ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) plays a vital role in the cardiovascular laboratories, assisting healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of serious and complex cardiovascular conditions. Key responsibilities include assisting in the scrub and circulating roles during the procedure, preparing, and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment, providing excellent patient care before, during, and after the procedure. Collaborates and communicates effectively with the care team, and adheres to all regulatory requirements, safety protocols, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality. Proficient in pediatric, adult, and congenital specialty procedures within their assigned lab. Within the Cath Lab this may include structural procedural and hemodynamics such as coronary spasm studies, TAVR, and peripheral procedures; within Heart Rhythm Services Lab, left bundle branch pacing, OR device extractions, and hybrid ablations. Flexible to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and technologies and demonstrates the ability to think critically, problem‑solve, and make sound decisions under pressure. After adequate training, will be required to work varied hours, shift lengths and respond to an on‑call pager which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Candidate with a post‑secondary diploma in health science (includes, but is not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). Requires 3 years of patient care experience.
• Candidate with an associate’s degree in health science (includes, but is not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing field). Requires 2 years of patient care experience.
• Candidate with a bachelor or greater degree in health science (includes, but is not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing related field). Requires 1 year of patient care experience.

PREFERRED:

Prefer applicants with at least one year of vascular or cardiovascular lab experience.

License or Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Incumbent in this role must be actively working to be a certified Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 18 months of hire into position, which would make them eligible for promotion to a Cardiac Invasive Lab Tech.
• If Rad Tech (RT), must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and cardiac interventional (CI) credentials required within 18 months of hire.

Exemption Status: Non‑exempt

Compensation Detail: $33.39–$50.13 per hour. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Schedule Details: 8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts plus overflow and call.

Weekend Schedule: Rotating call every 10th weekend.

International Assignment: No

Site Description: Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.