How to hire an invasive cardiovascular technologist

How to hire an invasive cardiovascular technologist, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the invasive cardiovascular technologist you need to hire. Certain invasive cardiovascular technologist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An invasive cardiovascular technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, invasive cardiovascular technologists 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 invasive cardiovascular technologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist	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	$12-46
   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
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • BLS
   • EKG
   • Electrocardiogram
   • Patient Care
   • RCIS
   • Cath Lab
   • Catheter
   • Holter
   • CPR
   • CVT
   • Arrhythmia
   • Cardiac Catheterization
   • ECG

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
   • Perform ECG s, track vitals, monitor hemodynamics and first assist during procedures.
   • Prepare and position patients for invasive procedures.
   • Prepare patients mentally and physically for the diagnostic testing by giving the correct procedural information.
   • Develop quality control program including statistical analysis and quality assurance reporting meeting JCAHO standards; function as QC coordinator.
   • Assist in laser seminars and lectures present to visiting faculty and physicians from the breadth of the Americas.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, invasive cardiovascular technologists' average salary in illinois is 73% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level invasive cardiovascular technologists 74% less than senior-level invasive cardiovascular technologists.
   • Certifications. An invasive cardiovascular technologist 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 an invasive cardiovascular technologist's salary.

   Average invasive cardiovascular technologist salary

   $49,294yearly

   $23.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level invasive cardiovascular technologist salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing an invasive cardiovascular technologist job description

   An invasive cardiovascular technologist 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 an invasive cardiovascular technologist job description:

   Invasive cardiovascular technologist job description example

   Functions at an expert level in all aspects of the Invasive technologist role, assisting in procedures. Collaborates with Supply chain to ensure necessary equipment for advanced procedures. Involved in problem solving and calibration of monitoring equipment used during invasive cardiac procedures. Collaborates and assists department Leadership to ensure staff educational needs are met
   **_*This role is eligible for up to $2,000 in Sign On Bonus*_**
   
   **Accountability Objectives:**
   
   Assists in a variety of special and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures. Assists the Cardiologist in the performance of all cardiac invasive procedures. Responsible for the operation of cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment and the preparation of supplies necessary for the procedure. Assists patients/families in achieving outcomes through evaluation and assessment of needs, education and participates in the delivery of care.
   
   **Position Qualifications:**
   
   **Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.**
   
   **Education**
   
   + Graduate of an approved school of Radiology, Cardiovascular Technology or Nursing programs or equivalent.
   
   + A formal course in pharmacology during training is desirable.
   
   **Licensure / Certification**
   
   + Current certification as a Cardiovascular Technologist with a specialty in invasive cardiology (CCI credentialing) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), preferred.
   
   + Current Basoc Life Support (BLS) certification.
   
   + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
   
   **Special Skill / Aptitudes**
   
   + Good physical health in order to lift and position patients for procedures.
   
   + Must display scrubbing competencies to Medical Director and Cath Lab Manager on invasive procedures within the first year.
   
   + Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
   
   **Experience**
   
   + Minimum of two years experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab (experience as an extern meets this requirement).
   
   + Experience in more complex interventional procedures preferred.
   
   **Duties / Responsibilities:**
   
   + Assists/scrubs with the Cardiologist in the performance of invasive cardiac procedures.
   
   + Assists the Cardiologist in the performance of invasive interventional procedures. Assists the Cardiologist with the manipulation of guide wires, diagnostic catheters, balloon catheters, stent catheters and the inflation of balloon and stent catheters.
   
   + Required to inject pharmacological substances and contrast under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist.
   
   + Prepares patients for procedures by positioning patients and applying sterile technique to catheter insertion sites. Assists with monitoring patients condition during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and explains procedures to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation.
   
   + Involved in problem solving and calibration of equipment in order to achieve accurate technical factors based on patient's size, physical condition, and suspected pathology.
   
   + Prepares and operates complex radiology equipment in accordance with established techniques and routines: in doing so, he/she sets, adjusts, and manipulates electronic controls in order to obtain suitable radiographic exposure.
   
   + Unloads film cassettes, processes cine films to ensure diagnostic quality an d completeness, and takes additional films as needed.
   
   + Responsible for achieving arterial and venous hemostasis.
   
   + Assist in maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of patient and work areas. Reports operational, functional, and system equipment problems.
   
   + Participates in departmental in-service education and staff development activities; participates in a regularly scheduled on-call.
   
   + Provides relevant information for patient billing of room and equipment.
   
   + Knowledgeable of cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular diseases and hemodynamics. Monitors hemodynamic status in conjunction with Cardiologist and other health care workers.
   
   + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
   
   Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.
   
   Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
   
   + Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
   
   + Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
   
   + In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.
   
   + In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.
   
   + In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
   
   + In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.
   
   **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
   
   Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
   
   Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right invasive cardiovascular technologist 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 invasive cardiovascular technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit invasive cardiovascular technologists 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your invasive cardiovascular technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit invasive cardiovascular technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting invasive cardiovascular technologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 invasive cardiovascular technologist

   Once you've selected the best invasive cardiovascular technologist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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