Cardiovascular Technician

About the role

The Cardiovascular Technician provides both non‑invasive and invasive cardiovascular procedures at Tradition Hospital, supporting patients throughout their care journey and collaborating with nursing and medical teams.

Key responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, cardiovascular catheterization, stent insertion, balloon angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.
• Scrub, monitor, and assist during procedures, including pre‑procedure preparation and post‑procedure care.
• Interpret basic EKGs, 12‑lead ST segments, and electrophysiology mapping data.
• Conduct arterial and venous pressure monitoring, sampling, and basic interpretation.
• Set up and decontaminate Cath Lab equipment, restock procedure rooms, and report equipment issues.

Required profile

• Certificate from a Cardiovascular Lab Technology program or equivalent education accepted by RCIS/RCES.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Ability to lift 50 lb unassisted and heavier items with assistance.

Required skills

• Echocardiography
• Vascular ultrasound
• Cardiovascular catheterization
• Stent insertion
• Balloon angioplasty
• Pacemaker implantation
• Scrubbing and monitoring procedures
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Arterial/venous pressure monitoring
• Three‑dimensional mapping systems