Cardiovascular Technologist

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.


Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.


Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000 AND Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000 for eligible hires and positions

As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will be at the forefront of cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge imaging technology to directly impact life-saving diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Every day, you will expertly perform specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance, meticulously preparing patients, operating advanced radiologic equipment, and contributing critical data for interpretation. You'll ensure the safe, efficient operation of all equipment while maintaining mastery of our latest standards and protocols.

To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced technical proficiency in cardiovascular imaging with a meticulous eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and a drive for continuous learning within a dynamic and collaborative Cath Lab team.

• Provide technical support as needed. With the guidance of the Coordinator, Manager, Director or Provider, assist physicians , Nurses, and Rad Techs. Operate and maintain the systems under the direction of a physician or licensed person.
• Respond rapidly to the need for the initiation, maintenance or troubleshooting of all cardiac systems in the OR, ICU, CCU, Cath Lab, EP, IR, and ER.
• Assist with the transport of patients receiving support and procedures away from the patient's room.
• Maintain cleanliness and storage of all equipment.
• Completes departmental documentation for record keeping and patient charges.
• Communicates with the Manager or Coordinator all critical department activities to allow for the proper coordination of activities and personnel resources.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate's Degree upon hire
• Medical Radiographer: KY upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT upon hire
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI upon hire or;
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist upon hire or;
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist upon hire or;
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire and;
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 Days of hire

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