Cardiovascular Technician
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiovascular Technician

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

This is an extension assignment for a Cardiovascular Technician role.

Required Qualifications

• License: Must hold a valid license appropriate for a Cardiovascular Technician in Massachusetts.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted in some locations).
• Health and Safety Requirements:

  • N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no religious exemptions).
  • Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
  • TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if >6 month break.
  • Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred.
  • Tdap vaccine preferred within last 10 years.
• Background Checks and Verifications:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including Massachusetts CORI.
  • National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start date, updated annually.
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid) within 30 days of start date, updated annually.
  • Social Security Number trace and education verification required.
• Additional Documentation:

  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
  • Two recent professional references (minimum one supervisor or above).
  • Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission.
  • Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
  • Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and if start date changes.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Technician
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for Cardiovascular Technician roles (typically 1-2 years minimum).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Additional Notes

• MA Conditional Licenses are not accepted.
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite except for certain island locations if assignment is extended.
• No religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or fit testing.
• Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray.

This position requires compliance with all listed health, safety, and credentialing requirements prior to start.