Cardiovascular Technician II

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary:

The incumbent is a member of the health care team who is accountable for providing technical, and/or supportive services during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures under the direct supervision of the Cath Lab Clinical Coordinator. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year hospital patient care as a Cardiovascular Technician.
• With enough experienced CV Techs to support a trainee, applicants may be considered.
• BLS, ACLS
• Knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms, 12- lead ECG interpretation, and cardiac hemodynamic.
• Registry eligible as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
• Radiology Technician with current x-ay and fluro license.