How to hire a cardiovascular invasive specialist

How to hire a cardiovascular invasive specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cardiovascular invasive specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cardiovascular invasive specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cardiovascular invasive specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cardiovascular invasive specialist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A cardiovascular invasive specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cardiovascular invasive specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of cardiovascular invasive specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist	Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions... Show more	$16-54
   Echo Technician	An echo technician is responsible for operating specialized equipment to develop ultrasound images of patients' hearts, diagnosing possible illnesses, and monitoring their conditions. Echo technicians carefully explain the process to the patients, assist the physicians in data interpretation, and ensuring that the image document was stored and developed properly for reference... Show more	$23-56
   EKG Technician	An EKG technician is responsible for conducting laboratory tests using advanced equipment and machines to diagnose and identify patients' conditions with cardiovascular problems. EKG technicians must have excellent knowledge of the process to discuss the procedures and respond to the patients' inquiries and concerns accurately... Show more	$13-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • BLS
   • Acls
   • RCIS
   • ECG
   • CVT
   • Cardiac Cath Lab
   • Catheter
   • Blood Pressure
   • ICD
   • EKG
   • PCI
   • CPR
   • Interventional Radiology

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   Responsibilities:

   • Facilitate physician to help achieve ICAEL accreditation status.
   • Assist setting up equipment and perform (IABP, IVUS, pressure wire, Impella, Angiojet, Rotablator).
   • Assist with code situation in calm effective manner including CPR and defibrillation.
   • Perform 12 lead ECG's.
   • Help registered nurses interpret ECG rhythms.
   • Provide updates on hypertension, and cardiovascular risk factors.

   More cardiovascular invasive specialist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cardiovascular invasive specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cardiovascular invasive specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cardiovascular invasive specialists' average salary in montana is 54% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cardiovascular invasive specialists 70% less than senior-level cardiovascular invasive specialists.
   • Certifications. A cardiovascular invasive specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cardiovascular invasive specialist's salary.

   Average cardiovascular invasive specialist salary

   $62,850yearly

   $30.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cardiovascular invasive specialist salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average cardiovascular invasive specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$99,978	$48
   2	Pennsylvania	$83,083	$40
   3	New York	$82,367	$40
   4	Massachusetts	$81,634	$39
   5	North Carolina	$74,112	$36
   6	Maryland	$72,257	$35
   7	Michigan	$66,299	$32
   8	Virginia	$64,881	$31
   9	South Carolina	$64,233	$31
   10	Texas	$62,494	$30
   11	New Mexico	$61,805	$30
   12	New Jersey	$61,174	$29
   13	Nevada	$58,751	$28
   14	Utah	$56,979	$27
   15	Colorado	$55,440	$27
   16	Hawaii	$54,856	$26
   17	Florida	$42,310	$20

   Average cardiovascular invasive specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of Maryland Medical System	$151,708	$72.94	40
   2	Conway Medical Center	$93,032	$44.73	1
   3	Kaiser Permanente	$85,902	$41.30	178
   4	Cleveland Clinic	$83,512	$40.15	126
   5	Holy Name Medical Center	$82,766	$39.79
   6	Highmark	$81,713	$39.29	34
   7	Virginia Hospital Center	$81,506	$39.19	14
   8	Tenet Healthcare	$78,840	$37.90	257
   9	Presbyterian	$78,306	$37.65	12
   10	Novant Health	$77,359	$37.19	80
   11	White Plains Hospital	$75,541	$36.32	19
   12	Northwell Health	$74,509	$35.82	58
   13	The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i	$74,117	$35.63
   14	McLaren Health Care	$73,427	$35.30	47
   15	Boulder Community Health	$71,337	$34.30	5
   16	The Medical Center Inc	$71,230	$34.25
   17	WakeMed	$70,996	$34.13
   18	Indian Rivers Behavioral Health	$70,032	$33.67
   19	Health First	$69,231	$33.28	18
   20	Bryn Mawr Urology	$68,267	$32.82

4. Writing a cardiovascular invasive specialist job description

   A cardiovascular invasive specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cardiovascular invasive specialist job description:

   Cardiovascular invasive specialist job description example

   Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded M a g n et Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

   Job Description

   Operates and assess monitoring of patients in the Cardiac Catherization Lab. Administer individualized, professional patient care through efficient knowledge and safe practice of cardiac catheterization lab procedures. Assumes responsibility for patient care and monitoring before, during and after procedures. Executes special assignment with the lab. Participates in quality improvement programs and inventory control. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.

   Additional Requirements

   Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular/Radiologic Technology program. Current RCIS/RT certification. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience; Invasive Cardiology, ACLS certification required

   We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

   S - Speak up for Safety

   A - Accurately communicate

   F - Focus on the task

   E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

   T - Thoughtfully interact

   Y - You and Me Together

   RWJBarnabas Health offers excellent-provided benefits which include: competitive compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, 403 (B) savings plan, Flexible Spending Plans, PTO program, tuition reimbursement and so much more.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right cardiovascular invasive specialist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cardiovascular invasive specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cardiovascular invasive specialists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find cardiovascular invasive specialist candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit cardiovascular invasive specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cardiovascular invasive specialist

   Once you've found the cardiovascular invasive specialist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new cardiovascular invasive specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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