Cardiovascular Technician

Location Address:
333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted:
July 20, 2026
Department:
34005006 AHMHI CV Lab St Paul
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
ADIT-2-United Residual Workers-XUR
Weekend Rotation:
Other
Job Summary:
Bring your passion and interest for Cardiovascular to our Cath Labs where our cohesive teams work all together better to serve our patients when they need us most. Your attention to detail and ability to be responsive to the care of our patients while working together with other Care Team members of the Cath Lab team will be vital to success.

Work amongst a robust team including talented Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses, and more towards the well-being of our patients.
Key Position Details:

Step into a fast-paced, team-driven environment where your work directly impacts patient lives. Our CV Lab specializes in cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and electrophysiology procedures-offering you the chance to assist in life-saving interventions alongside interventionalists and surgeons. From coronary angiograms to cardiac biopsies and advanced vascular treatments like TCAR and EVAR, every day brings meaningful challenges and rewarding experiences.

• 1 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
• 10 hour day/evening shift
• Call rotation, includes weekdays and 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

• Associate's or Vocational degree of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or
• Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field; or EMT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years in Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below if working at United Hospital:
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house ACLS training (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: $35.77 to $47.23 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly 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 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
• 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.