Cardiovascular Technologist

Work Schedule:

80% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 7:00PM with late shift and on call responsibilities. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $4,000 sign on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Be a valuable member of our team, your knowledge and skillset can help save lives.

We are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) / Cath Lab Tech to:

• Practice in a growing technologically advanced and dynamic interventional procedural area.
• Be an integral member of our highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Receive opportunities to cross-train to our growing Pediatric and Adult Congenital Invasive Cardiology Program.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist (CVIS) training program Required
• One year of Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), Electrophysiology or Interventional Radiology experience or participation in the CVT apprenticeship program may be considered in lieu of education requirement
• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) Technologist training program Preferred

Work Experience:

• 2 years of Cardiovascular Technologist work experience in a Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Laboratory Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certification Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required
• RCIS certification. If a graduate meeting minimum education requirement, then licensed, certified, or registered by appropriate credentialing program Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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