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Location:

Altru Hospital
1200 South Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

✔ $10,000 Sign on Bonus or Educational Sponsorship available
✔ Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
✔ A comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match and a lifestyle spending allowance of $300
✔ Open to graduates of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing or paramedic/EMT)

*Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.

Pay Scale:
✔ Non-certified: $32.19 - $48.28 USD Hourly
✔ Certified RCIS: $35.49 - $53.23 USD Hourly

Hours/Schedule: 36 hours per week on Day shift with rotating call, weekends, and holidays

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist prepares the Cath Lab for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, and assesses and fulfills patient needs. This position performs hemodynamic and control room duties, completes patient catheterization report, and correlates the analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests. The specialist also performs Cardiac Cath Lab procedures maintaining proper sterile technique, performs stress tests, practices radiation safety, and transports patients.

Essential Job Functions:

Correlates the analysis of invasive and noninvasive tests to recognize need for additional intervention and reports pertinent findings to Physician.
Performs hemodynamic and control room duties maintaining a working knowledge of equipment.
Prepares the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures according to standard operating procedures, i.e., proper supplies, equipment set-up, etc.
Prepares, assists and completes tasks during Cardiovascular procedures as directed and supervised by the Physician.
Practices radiation safety in order to protect both staff members and the patient.
Performs and monitors patient's stress tests.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board | Within 18 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Cardiovascular Technologist - Registered | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association | Within 90 Days of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Notes

Must meet requirements that align with conditional license of North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.
Employees must obtain certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS or RCES) within two years of hire; those following the Registered Radiology Technologist pathway must hold active registration with ARRT.
Employee will receive a pay increase once they become a certified Registered Cardiovascular Technologist ($35.49 - $53.23 USD Hourly)

Additional Discipline Requirements:

Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Surgical Technologist: Must adhere to state licensing guidelines and be eligible to qualify for the RCIS/RCES exam within 24 months of the start date.

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Reference ID: R7205

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

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