• Job Summary and Responsibilities
• As our Cardiovascular Technologist, you will perform crucial cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, providing physicians with vital data for accurate diagnoses and effective patient treatment plans.

Your specialized skills ensure precise image acquisition and measurements, directly impacting patient care and outcomes. Every day you will expertly operate complex diagnostic equipment, performing non-invasive cardiovascular studies, preparing patients, and meticulously documenting findings for interpretation. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, maintaining equipment, managing scheduling, and collaborating closely with the healthcare team. To be successful in this role, you will need exceptional technical proficiency in diagnostics, strong critical thinking for data interpretation, and excellent communication for patient education and collaboration. A profound commitment to patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential. + Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration Thank + Recognizes complications from catheterization and initiates appropriate intervention with RN. + Identifies symptoms and interventions of contrast reactions. + Interprets EKG tracings, BP and heart waveforms. + Recognizes arrhythmias and assists RN and MD as appropriate with treatment. + Identifies proper use and knowledge of all necessary equipment and procedure set-ups.

• Job Requirements
• Required
• + High School Diploma or GED + Two years of Cardiovascular technologist experience, involving ECG instrumentation, interpretation and hemodynamic recording equipment + Interventional Radiology experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis + Active Medical Radiographer license in the State of California + Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association + Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT) + Fluoroscopy certification, within 12 months of hire •Preferred•+ Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder Where You'll Work Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California.

Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

• Pay Range
• $99.

90 - $99.90 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.