Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

Job Overview

The Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) is responsible for assisting in invasive cardiac procedures, including preparing the procedure room and sterile field, and managing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment. This role requires the ability to anticipate equipment needs during procedures and to maintain a sterile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the procedure room and set up sterile supplies and equipment.
• Anticipate the necessary equipment during procedures.
• Operate equipment and maintain sterile instruments.
• Function in multiple roles within the procedure team, including scrub, circulator, and documenter/monitor.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification through CCI or ARRT (preference for ARRT certification).
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience with Right Heart and Left Heart Hemodynamics, Cardiac Interventions, CTO, PCI, Pericardiocentesis, Vascular Interventions, RotoPro, LVADs, AngioVac, FlowTriever.
• Mechanical Circulatory Support experience required, including ECMO, Impella, IABP, and ProtekDuo.
• Structural Heart experience with TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, CardioMEMS, PFO, ASD, VSD, Valvuloplasty.
• Critical care or cardiac experience is required.

Work Environment

This position is primarily day shifts with some late night and on-call requirements, typically working 10-hour shifts.