Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Planned Systems International • Tacoma, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking Cardiac Catheterization Technicians to support the military community and their families. The role provides cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic support in the Cardiology Department and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington. Technicians work alongside physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals and serve in scrub, monitor, and circulator capacities, assisting with invasive cardiovascular procedures on stable and critically ill patients. Telework is not allowed.

Work schedules may include 8-, 10-, or 12-hour regular shifts, Monday through Friday, and on-call shifts of up to 24 hours, including weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays, depending on mission requirements.

The scrub role involves preparing and maintaining the sterile field, preparing procedure-specific instruments and supplies, and assisting with complex cardiovascular procedures such as angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, electrophysiology studies, and ablations. The monitor role involves operating cardiac imaging and monitoring systems, recording physiological data, processing diagnostic images, recognizing abnormal findings or patient changes, and communicating them to the medical team. The circulator role coordinates patient care around procedures, operates specialized equipment, supports emergency interventions and point-of-care testing, and helps ensure patient safety and comfort. Additional duties include equipment maintenance and calibration, quality control, inventory management, staff training, procedural documentation, policy revisions, and support for research and quality improvement.

PSI offers eligible full-time employees paid leave and options for employer-sponsored insurance and other coverage. The company also offers a 401(k) plan with an immediately vested employer match, professional courses and certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Cardiac Catheterization Technician within the last two years.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the contract worker performing under this contract.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; online classes are not accepted by the Government.
• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular training program in invasive cardiovascular technology or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound.
• Must pass a TB test.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
• Must maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS) certification.
• Radiology Tech Registered Cardiovascular Invasive (RTR-CI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field and select and prepare procedure-specific instruments, catheters, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist physicians during complex cardiovascular procedures, including angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other interventional procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and operate specialized fluoroscopic imaging equipment.
• Operate computerized cardiac imaging and monitoring systems; monitor and record hemodynamic measurements, ECG tracings, pressure waveforms, and other physiological data.
• Process and store diagnostic images, recognize abnormal findings or changes in patient condition, and communicate findings to the medical team.
• Support or initiate ACLS protocols when necessary.
• Coordinate patient care before, during, and after procedures, including patient positioning, monitoring, equipment operation, and maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Operate specialized cardiovascular equipment, assist with emergency interventions, perform point-of-care testing, and ensure compliance with radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; perform quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Manage sterile instruments and supply inventories.
• Support staff training, maintain procedural documentation, participate in policy and procedure revisions, and assist with research and quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Options for employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft coverage, and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options for pre-tax savings on qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
• Professional courses and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed