Cardiovascular Technician

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

July 23 2025

Department:

Mercy CV/EP Lab

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your well-being and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 0.8 FTE (64-hours per 2-week pay period)

• 8-hour day/evening shifts

• Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Assists physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures including circulating scrubbing monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording. Follows department policies to maintain a safe efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Principle Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment
  • Prepares and operates equipment within department manufacturer and federal guidelines.
  • Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
  • Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs scrub role activities
  • Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
  • Practices aseptic technique maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.
  • Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
  • Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals.
• Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
  • Detects and responds to changing patient conditions observing EKG blood pressure and other electrograms.
  • Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.
  • Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
  • Records compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
  • Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
  • Uses transfer lifts transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
  • Practices good habits of radiation safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program; or Bachelors degree in life physical science or health care related field; or EMT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology experience

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - required if working at Abbott Northwestern within 180 days
• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred within 1 year

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy) up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.20 to $44.13 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.