Cardiovascular Technician

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.  

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Position Summary:

The incumbent is a member of the health care team who is accountable for operating and processing the autologous transfusion equipment. They set up and operate physiological data recording system and anesthesia equipment. REsponsible for materials management related to cardiac surgery and IABP operations. Demonstrates competency in patient care for adult an geriatric patients.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and cardiac hemodynamic experience is preferred. 
• Candidates must have a CPR Certification from the American Heart Association.
• 1 year of experience within hospital patient care as a Cardiovascular Technician (1 year exception: when staffing is experienced enough to support a trainee, applicants without the requisite experience may be considered).