Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Stanford
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
If youre ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation,
we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job
openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 10 Hour
(United States of America) Our Cath Lab department has one of the
busiest structural heart departments in the country, and techs will
be working on complex cases from around the world. As a CVT, you
will work on cases in neuro IR, cardiology, structural heart,
vascular, and electrophysiology. The department averages about
20-35 cases a day. Why Join Stanford Health Care? *We are a top 10
ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world
recognition and state-of-the-art facilities. *We invest in your
continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00
and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program. *Our
CVT positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth with a
retention bonus for new staff. *We help you commute to work for
free and offer a relocation bonus to make a possible move more
manageable for you and your family. This is a Stanford Health Care
job. A Brief Overview The Cardiovascular Technologist Level I (CVT
I) provides basic knowledge and competence in Electrophysiological
(EP) procedures and disciplines. Provides basic knowledge on
digital documentation and monitoring skills during EP and cardiac
cases. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Novice
level, must be able to work with minimal supervision in EP within
the first 6 months and independent within one (1) year: - Device
Implant (ICD’s, PPM, BI-V, SICD, REVEAL, Explants, Lead
Extractions) - Diagnostic EP studies - Interventional EP procedures
Provides scrub assistance during EP procedures. Proficient on
sterile technique. Connect, operate and troubleshooting of
electrophysiology equipment including but not limited to 3-D
mapping systems, stimulation systems, intra-cardiac
echocardiography and EP monitoring and recording system. 12 lead
placements, mapping patches placement. Independently pull all
supplies and ancillary equipment for procedures. Enters patient
demographics in imaging equipment. Basic understanding of heart
anatomy, hemodynamics, intra-cardiac and EKG interpretation. Basic
understanding of EP procedures, pacing protocols and Intra-cardiac
intervals. Basic understanding of an EP stimulator (bloom, bloom
2). Independently run an EP study, take baseline measurements.
Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
Verifies and completes all documentation to include EPIC, Philips
Xper, LS Pro and Inventory System. Correctly Archives images in
Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS. Correctly Archives EP cases.
Education Qualifications Associates Degree Bachelors degree
preferred. Experience Qualifications One (1) year of Cath Angio
Lab-EP work related experience Required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Learning the basic principles of EP in relation to
protocols, techniques, EKG recognition, and interpretation of
cardiac arrhythmias and risk of procedures. Learning the basic
principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
Understand the basic supplies for procedures. Learning the safety
requirements of the procedures. Learning about the anatomy and
physiology in relation to the procedures performed. Learning the
basic procedure indications, disease processes involved and
treatment options. Learning to interpret basic cardia arrhythmias,
and 12 Lead EKG Demonstrate acceptable communications skills.
Learning to recognize the specific age needs of the patients.
Learning the specific age needs of the patients. Learning to build
a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and
patients. Understands and applies the principles of CI Care to
patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Licenses and
Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiac
Life Support within 180 Days One of the following certifications
are required at the time of hire: - RCIS – Registered
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification, or - RCES –
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certification, or -
IBHRE – International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners
Certification, or - CEPS- Certified Electrophysiology Specialist,
or - Other – To be agreed upon by the department management These
principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an
Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a
high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience
for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and
existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for
all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the
foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a
framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what
it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on
health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against
our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s
perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver
effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to
arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own
the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity
Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and
is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of
its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity
and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin,
political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic
information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of
any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and
ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions
will be considered after an individualized assessment of the
conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally
starting at $70.47 - $79.37 per hour The salary of the finalist
selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors,
including but not limited to, internal equity, experience,
education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise
of a particular wage.
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