Cardiovascular Tech
About the job
- Graduate of a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist training program; one year of catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, or interventional radiology experience, or participation in the cardiovascular technologist apprenticeship program, may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required within six months.
- Practice in a technologically advanced interventional procedural area.
- Assist with scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring invasive cardiovascular procedures.
- Participate in cross-training opportunities in the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Invasive Cardiology Program.
- Two years of Cardiovascular Technologist work experience in a Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Laboratory is preferred.
- Graduation from a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist training program is preferred.
- RCIS certification is preferred; graduates meeting the minimum education requirement should be licensed, certified, or registered by an appropriate credentialing program.
About the company
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam adds about 425 employees and expands regional coverage.
- AI-guided newborn airway testing on September 29, 2026 signals high-acuity innovation leadership.
- WorkForward reports 700-plus apprentices since 2018 and nearly 100% placement, easing staffing shortages.
What critics are saying
- Gender-affirming care stopped in January 2026, alienating patients and inviting political pressure.
- Marshfield Beaver Dam integration begins in late 2026, risking service disruption and cultural friction.
- WorkForward needs sustained clinical supervision and funding; scaling failures would weaken the talent moat.
What makes UW Health unique
- UW Health launched WorkForward on May 14, 2026, scaling apprenticeship pipelines nationally.
- UW Health signed the Green Bay Packers partnership on April 16, 2026, boosting brand reach.
- UW Health's transplant center performed 520-plus organ transplants in 2025, leading Wisconsin.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Family Planning Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Childcare Support
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
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