Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - Cardiac Catherization Lab

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

78d • $112,248 - $160,632

About The Position

UW Medical Center - Montlake's Cath Lab has an outstanding opportunity for an ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST (CVT). The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center - Montlake provides a full range of heart healthcare and prevention services, including general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services. Our team is one of the most experienced in the country in managing the risk of complex interventions, and you will have access to the newest, least invasive therapies, unavailable at any other site in the region. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, comprehensive care team and make a difference for the patients and employees we serve, along with opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) program AND registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS)
• OR Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited Radiologic Technologist program AND Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist (RT)

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating complex interventional cardiology cases.
• Effectively communicate with physicians and other staff about changes in the patient's condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and symptomatology.
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities within the department.
• Handle case types including all complex coronary (PCI, CTO, Brachy), structural heart (TAVR, TMVR, Mitraclip, Tricuspid clip, LAAO, ASD/PFO/VSD, etc.), heart failure/transplant (Biopsies, RHC, Impella, Tandem, ECMO, IABP) and adult-congenital procedures.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree