Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

October 30, 2025

Department:

38015006 Mercy CV/EP Lab

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

30

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

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:

**$7,500 starting bonus for eligible external talent**

.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period)
10-hour shifts - typical schedule 7:30 am- 5:00 pm
On call every third weekend rotation

Job Description:

The Cardiovascular Technologist works directly with the cardiologist, nurse, and other staff during cardiac interventional, peripheral vascular and electrophysiology procedures. This position provides a safe and therapeutic environment, has complete knowledge of inventory usage in coronary, structural heart, electrophysiology implants, electrophysiology studies and ablations and peripheral vascular procedures, and provides a sterile environment while assisting in performing these procedures as a scrub, monitor or circulator. In addition, the Cardiovascular Technologist coordinates, communicates, interprets, and explains patient care services to the patient, their family, health professionals, and important others. This position is included in on-call shift rotation and must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when on call.

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
- Identifies supplies and equipment needed for the procedure (for example, diagnostic and interventional coronary angiogram procedures, pacemaker and ICD implants, simple and complex ablation procedures, lower leg and upper extremity angiograms, carotid stenting and endovascular procedures.)
- 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.
- Demonstrates understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals while performing procedures.
Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
- Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
- Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
- Records, compiles, and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system. Verifies imaging has transferred to imaging storage retrieval system.
- Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
- Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
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.
- Identifies patient with two identifiers
- Practices good habits of radiation safety.
- Works with the team to identify ways to improve the work practices and efficiencies.
- Informs manager/supervisor of staff and physician concerns, quality/safety or other department issues.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must meet at least one of the following:
◦ Completion of a JRCERT-accredited program of Radiologic Technology or the ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT Certification or
◦ Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which uses the standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology or
◦ Candidate is required to meet the following educational criteria to be eligible to sit for the RCIS or RCES exam through Cardiovascular Credentialing International:A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a health science-related field
1+ years of cardiovascular or radiology technologist experience

Licenses/Certifications

Must meet ONE of the requirements below:
◦ ARRT certification and registration if ARRT at time of hire or
◦ Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or
◦ Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross or
◦ Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire

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: $37.67 to $51.63 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. That’s 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 organization's 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.

Cardiovascular Procedures Technologist

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