Dignity Health

Cardiovascular Tech

Dignity Health$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • Formal cardiovascular technologist training for certification
  • Two years of preferred catheterization lab experience
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Responsibilities

  • Perform specialized interventional diagnostic examinations of the heart and blood vessels
  • Prepare patients for procedures and operate advanced radiologic equipment
  • Contribute critical data for the interpretation of diagnostic findings
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of medical imaging equipment
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation of patient status information
  • Coordinate patient care with nursing staff and other cath team members
  • Monitor electrocardiographic and hemodynamic data

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge imaging technology
  • Be a key contributor in life-saving diagnostic and interventional procedures
  • Collaborative work environment within a dynamic Cath Lab team
  • Focus on continuous learning and professional development
  • Emphasis on patient safety and quality patient care
Full 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.

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.
  • Individual Performance
  • Meets annual competency requirement prior to evaluation date.
  • Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by assisting nursing staff to assess patient condition. Coordinates plan of care with other members of the cath team to achieve quality patient care.
  • Demonstrates accurate written and verbal documentation of patient status information. Demonstrates ability to utilize appropriate channels of communications and displays a team effort with colleagues, medical staff and administration.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and practice regarding cost effective methods of delivering patient care.
  • Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in identifying and monitoring electrocardiographic and hemodynamic data recognition.


Job Requirements

  • High School Graduate: GED
  • Satisfactory completion of formal cardiovascular technologist training that meets requirements for certification.
  • Two years experience in a catheterization lab preferred
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Technologist Radiography: ARRT
  • Basic Life Support - CPR
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
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60,000 employees
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Founded
1954

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