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 procedurals 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.
REQUIRED: Candidate with a post-secondary diploma in health science (includes, but 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 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 not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing related field). Requires 1 year of patient care experience.
License or
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.
PREFERRED: Prefer applicants with at least (1) year of vascular or cardiovascular lab experience.
- Full time Benefits
- 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