Cardiovascular Technologist, Day Shift, Full-time

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required


• Catheterization experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS): Preferred


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for subsequent cardiovascular procedures using clean and sterile techniques. Ensures equipment is in good working condition.


• Operates specialized equipment. Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments by helping physicians wind a catheter through a patient's blood vessel to the heart. Completes electro-cardio-grams (EKGs or ECGs) by attaching electrodes to the patient's chest, arms, and legs; manipulating switches on a electrocardiograph machine to obtain a reading. Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting patient to an EKG monitor; obtaining a baseline heart-rate reading and resting blood pressure; increasing the speed of the treadmill; observing the effect of increased exertion. Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to form a screen image of the heart function, blood flow, and circulation.


• Prepares and administers contrast media, adhering with established procedures and using the six rights of medication administration principles.


• Documents patient services by completing patient records, forms, reports, logs, and other records. Maintains equipment by ensuring that computers and cardiovascular systems and equipment are operating properly; following operating instructions; reporting any hazardous or potentially dangerous conditions; responding to equipment breakdowns; troubleshooting problems; calibrating equipment; following preventive maintenance procedures; anticipating repair requirements; calling for repairs. Maintains quality results by evaluating diagnostic studies for quality and diagnoses.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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