Cardiovascular Tech

St. Francis Hospital•Federal Way, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Cardiovascular Technologist at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will be at the forefront of cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge imaging technology to directly impact life-saving diagnostic and interventional procedures. Every day, you will expertly perform specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance, meticulously preparing patients, operating advanced radiologic equipment, and contributing critical data for interpretation. You'll ensure the safe, efficient operation of all equipment while maintaining mastery of our latest standards and protocols. To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced technical proficiency in cardiovascular imaging with a meticulous eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and a drive for continuous learning within a dynamic and collaborative Cath Lab team. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891, and has expanded its reach and services across the Puget Sound area. The organization is deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities it serves, offering a full spectrum of health care services through its network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The company is proud of its pioneering medical advances and numerous awards, reflecting a dedication to excellence and a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology and one year of recent related work experience which may be obtained through practical education/training, upon hire
Graduation from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology and One year of work experience in the core level of the job, or any combination of experience or education that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification: WA, upon hire
Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire

Responsibilities

Perform specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance.
Meticulously prepare patients for procedures.
Operate advanced radiologic equipment.
Contribute critical data for interpretation.
Ensure the safe, efficient operation of all equipment.
Maintain mastery of the latest standards and protocols.
Prepare equipment/room to capture appropriate image, per physicians’ direction and in adherence to department protocols.
Review procedure order to determine materials/supplies that will be needed.
Ensure all equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Set up/stock the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and equipment prior to procedure.
Clean procedure room post-procedure, including cleaning of equipment/machinery in accordance with established procedures, to facilitate room turnover.
Input data into the imaging modality systems.