MetroWest Medical Center — a Joint Commission Gold Seal-accredited, two-campus health system in Framingham, Massachusetts — is recruiting a Cardiovascular (CV) Technician to join its nationally recognized cardiac catheterization program. The cardiac team earned Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals designation for Coronary Intervention and ranks in the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures (2023). This is a hands-on, procedural role supporting physicians across the full spectrum of hemodynamic monitoring and interventional cardiac cases, serving patients from adolescents through geriatrics in a collaborative, technology-forward environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Active role in a cardiac cath lab recognized among Healthgrades' top 5% nationally for coronary interventional procedures in 2023
- Performs hemodynamic monitoring procedures of a highly specialized nature; assists the physician during all interventional and diagnostic procedures
- Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics, providing broad clinical exposure
- Assumes monitor tech responsibilities as needed, expanding scope and skill development
- Responsible for equipment maintenance, quality control, and instrument cleaning and packaging for sterilization
- Supports nursing personnel during emergency procedures
- On-call requirement: one weekend per month, Friday 3:30 PM through Monday 7:00 AM
- Framingham Union Hospital campus offers 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatment, advanced maternity care, a Special Care Level IIB nursery, and high-risk pregnancy services
- Sister campus Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick provides dedicated behavioral health specialty services, reflecting the system's full-spectrum community commitment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience required
- BLS certification required at time of hire
- ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire
- Formal cardiovascular technology training preferred
- Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization lab strongly preferred
About the Community
Framingham is a vibrant, diverse city of roughly 70,000 located 20 miles west of Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering easy access to world-class urban amenities while maintaining a strong suburban quality of life. The MetroWest region is known for excellent public and private schools, abundant recreational opportunities including the Sudbury River corridor and nearby state forests, and a cost of living that is more accessible than Boston proper. Clinicians who want proximity to a major academic and cultural hub — without the pace and expense of city living — find the Framingham area a compelling long-term home.