Cardiovascular Technologist

Cardiovascular Technologist
Part Time - 20 hours per week; must be within a 30 minute drive of the hospital

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cardiovascular Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

How you'll contribute

A Cardiovascular Technologist who excels in this role:

• Performs various cardiovascular/vascular procedures including monitoring of diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic and vascular test and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab
• Scrubs at the tableside and monitors patients as assigned.
• Transports patients
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have an associate's degree in radiologic technology or cardiovascular technology. Additional requirements include:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with a thorough working knowledge of practices and experiences in a Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) within 90 days of employment.
• Minimum of one year experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab - preferred
• Must be able to perform all vascular/cardiac procedures involving the operation of imaging equipment including assisting the physician during the actual catheterization procedure.

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.