Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Planned Systems International, Inc.•Tacoma, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking Cardiac Catheterization Technicians to provide cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic support to military members, retirees, and their families. The role is based in the Cardiology Department and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington. Telework is not allowed. Technicians work alongside physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals, supporting complex diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures on stable and critically ill patients. The position is multi-role, with scrub, monitor, and circulator duties. Shifts may include 8-, 10-, or 12-hour regular shifts Monday through Friday, and on-call shifts of up to 24 hours on weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays, depending on mission requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of experience within the last two years as a Cardiac Catheterization Technician.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the issuing organization's name; web-based 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.
Must be willing 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; select and prepare procedure-specific instruments, catheters, supplies, and equipment; and assist physicians during cardiovascular procedures.
Support 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 patient safety and comfort.
Operate specialized cardiovascular equipment, assist with emergency interventions, perform point-of-care testing, and comply 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.
Employer-sponsored group medical insurance options.
Dental insurance options.
Vision insurance options.
Short-term disability insurance options.
Long-term disability insurance options.
Life insurance options.
AD&D coverage options.
Legal services options.
Identity theft protection options.
Accident insurance options.
Flexible spending account options.
Health savings account options.
Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
Professional courses and certifications.
Tuition reimbursement programs.