<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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>Active role in a cardiac cath lab recognized among Healthgrades' top 5% nationally for coronary interventional procedures in 2023</li> <li>Performs hemodynamic monitoring procedures of a highly specialized nature; assists the physician during all interventional and diagnostic procedures</li> <li>Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics, providing broad clinical exposure</li> <li>Assumes monitor tech responsibilities as needed, expanding scope and skill development</li> <li>Responsible for equipment maintenance, quality control, and instrument cleaning and packaging for sterilization</li> <li>Supports nursing personnel during emergency procedures</li> <li>On-call requirement: one weekend per month, Friday 3:30 PM through Monday 7:00 AM</li> <li>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</li> <li>Sister campus Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick provides dedicated behavioral health specialty services, reflecting the system's full-spectrum community commitment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience required</li> <li>BLS certification required at time of hire</li> <li>ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire</li> <li>Formal cardiovascular technology training preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization lab strongly preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>