Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - Electrophysiology (EP) Lab - UW Medical Center-Montlake

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center - Montlake's Electrophysiology Lab has an outstanding opportunity for an ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST (CVT). The Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at UW Medical Center – Montlake is a highly specialized procedural area providing advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular care for adult patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias. As a regional referral center and part of a nationally recognized academic medical center, the UW EP Lab performs a broad range of procedures including implanted devices and cardiac ablations. The EP Lab team works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. There is no “On-Call” obligation in the EP Lab; staff sign up for ‘Late Stay’ to ensure some predictability in completing any cases extending beyond regular operating hours. Our team is one of the most experienced in the country in managing the risk of complex interventions. You will have access to the newest, least invasive therapies, unavailable at any other site in the region, including those not yet offered to the public. Work as part of a dynamic, comprehensive care team. Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve. Opportunity to provide 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)
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

Scrub, monitor, and circulate diagnostic and complex electrophysiology (EP) cardiology procedures
Case types include diagnostic EP studies, device implantations, LAOO and ablations
Lead extractions and device implantations
Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities within the department
Work as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team
Provide excellent communication with providers and staff about changes in the patient's condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and symptomatology