<p>Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 and home to the renowned Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute — is recruiting an experienced Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist (Special Procedures Technologist) in Tucson, AZ. This role places you at the center of a destination-level cardiac and vascular program recognized regionally for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, and interventional procedures. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for eligible candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>CME and career development support with continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cardiac Catheterization Lab embedded within the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute — a recognized regional destination for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery</li> <li>Full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopy, interventional vascular procedures, and surgical-assist cases</li> <li>Scope includes IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump) support, hemodynamic monitoring, and EKG interpretation — training provided within first year if not already credentialed</li> <li>Patient population spans adult through adult-geriatric; age-specific care protocols are in place and followed rigorously</li> <li>Tiered clinical advancement structure: Level 1 (core procedural competency) → Level 2 Proficient (protocol implementation, QA troubleshooting) → Level 3 Subject Matter Expert (QI participation, staff mentoring, clinical instruction documentation)</li> <li>Responsibilities include patient prep, IV placement, contrast administration, radiation safety compliance, oxygen therapy management, and complete documentation per HIPAA standards</li> <li>Collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with physician-directed procedures and strong team support</li> <li>Hospital also supports advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery — broad acute-care campus with diverse acuity</li> <li>Established institution with 140+ years of continuous operation and deep community roots in Southern Arizona</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited radiology program required</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiology Technologist</li> <li>Active ARRT registration and California Radiologic Technology (CRT) certification required at hire</li> <li>BLS certification required at hire; ACLS required within 1 year of employment</li> <li>Completion of IABP, EKG, and Hemodynamic Monitoring coursework required within 1 year of employment</li> <li>Preferred: 1 year of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Radiology Special Procedures setting (e.g., angiography)</li> <li>Preferred: RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson, Arizona offers a compelling combination of year-round sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery, and a vibrant cultural scene anchored by the University of Arizona. The city consistently ranks among the most affordable major metros in the Southwest, with a low cost of living, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon skiing, and world-class hiking and cycling. Tucson sits roughly 60 miles north of the Mexican border and about 90 minutes from Phoenix, giving residents the feel of a mid-sized, walkable city with genuine metropolitan access when needed.</p>