CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST - CARDIAC CATH LAB

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CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST - CARDIAC CATH LAB

• Category: Non-Nursing Clinical
• Location: Duluth, MN
• Job Schedule: PARTTIME
• Job Number: 111820

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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S in Duluth, MN is seeking a CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST to join our CARDIAC CATH LAB team!

Salary Range: $37.33 - $53.99 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Weekends On Call
FTE: PART TIME, 0.10 FTE
Off Premise On-Call: Yes

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The Cardiovascular Technologist performs diagnostic invasive procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Scrubs and assists Cardiologist as requested. Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program OR Exercise Physiology Program (BS) with the required related experience OR related education with equivalent work experience.
• Experience: None required if a CV Tech graduate OR at least six (6) months related experience OR completion of an internship in related department.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: RCIS Certification required within eighteen months (1.5 years). BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. ACLS within ninety (90) days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Accredited school.
• Experience: Previous Cath Lab experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work harmoniously with professional and technical staff and physicians. To communicate verbally and listen to the needs of the patient and the directions of the cardiologist and professional staff within the Cath Lab. Ability to work with and learn to operate technical equipment; to work under stress/pressure; to maintain accurate records/reports; to participate in orientation of new personnel and teaching of students; to see, hear, stand, sit, walk, bend, and speak English; to take call as required; to maintain confidentiality.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Lifts supplies/equipment; and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to wear lead protective gear for long periods.

• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously exposed to electrical and radiant energy hazards.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

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Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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