MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. 

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. 

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. 

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Cardiovascular Technologist

As a Cardiovascular Technologist at MercyOne, you will accept the responsibility and accountability for assisting with the physiological, hemodynamic, and radiographic monitoring, and assists with the cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assists the RN with patient care and patient/family education.

Schedule:
•    Full Time, Day Shift (1 day on call and every 4th weekend)

What you will do:

· Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac Cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring. Ensures radiation safety practices are used for patients and personnel.

· Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure. Transport patients to and from the Cath lab. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures.

· Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the Cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Prepares appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains physiological data after completion of each procedure.

· Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.

· Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.

· Assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure.

· Prepares skin and drapes patient for procedure using aseptic technique.

· Acquires supplies needed for procedures and may pass to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control.

· Administers CPR, defibrillation, Ambu, etc. as ordered by physician during procedure.

· Transports patients to and from procedure rooms. Reports status of hemostasis of puncture site(s) to nurse. May apply clamp or manual pressure to puncture site(s).

· Patient and family education of Cath lab procedures and documents of patient medical record.

Requirements:

· Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession)

· Two years of related experience required.

· Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

· Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.

· ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire.

· Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.