cardiovascular technologist

Returning candidates, log in here! Cardiovascular Tech Requisition ID 2025-451213 Department Cardiac Catheterization Services Hours / Pay Period 48 Shift Day Standard Hours Days Per CBA Location CA-SANTA CRUZ Posted Pay Range $74.61 - $86.49 /hour Company Name Dominican Hospital Telecommute No Where You’ll Work Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.One Community. One Mission. One California  Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Cardiovascular Technologist, you will perform crucial cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, providing physicians with vital data for accurate diagnoses and effective patient treatment plans. Your specialized skills ensure precise image acquisition and measurements, directly impacting patient care and outcomes.Every day you will expertly operate complex diagnostic equipment, performing non-invasive cardiovascular studies, preparing patients, and meticulously documenting findings for interpretation. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, maintaining equipment, managing scheduling, and collaborating closely with the healthcare team.To be successful in this role, you will need exceptional technical proficiency in diagnostics, strong critical thinking for data interpretation, and excellent communication for patient education and collaboration. A profound commitment to patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential.Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration ThankRecognizes complications from catheterization and initiates appropriate intervention with RN.Identifies symptoms and interventions of contrast reactions.Interprets EKG tracings, BP and heart waveforms.Recognizes arrhythmias and assists RN and MD as appropriate with treatment.Identifies proper use and knowledge of all necessary equipment and procedure set-ups. Job Requirements RequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDTwo years of Cardiovascular technologist experience, involving ECG instrumentation, interpretation and hemodynamic recording equipmentInterventional Radiology experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basisActive Medical Radiographer license in the State of CaliforniaBasic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart AssociationRegistered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)Fluoroscopy certification, within 12 months of hirePreferredCertified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity? Join one of our Talent Communities to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.   CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify. Application FAQs