Cardiovascular Technologist II Cath Lab/IR
About The Position
Pulse Heart Institute, a physician-led institute within MultiCare, provides cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care through multidisciplinary service lines and advanced procedural and imaging programs. The Cardiovascular Technologist II is an advanced, multi-service procedural technologist supporting complex and high-risk diagnostic and interventional procedures across Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Vascular services. The role requires advanced clinical judgment and independent technical proficiency, including support for emergent, high-acuity cases such as STEMI, cardiac implants, peripheral vascular interventions, complex embolization, and critical limb procedures. The Technologist II serves as a clinical resource and helps promote procedural efficiency and safe, reliable operations across procedural environments. The position is listed at 1.0 FTE with variable shifts, 10-hour shifts, and call requirements. Experienced technologists with at least one year of experience may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Relocation assistance may be available up to $10,000, depending on distance moved. The compensation range is $51.10–$84.47 USD. Pay depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, and education; union positions are paid according to the applicable pay-scale step. Benefits described include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with employer contributions, paid time off, extended illness time, flexible scheduling, tuition assistance, training, and career development opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in invasive cardiovascular or interventional radiology procedures.
- Documented competency in high-risk procedural support.
- Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as R.T. (R) in Radiography, or certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
- Advanced certification in Cardiac Interventional R.T. (CI), Vascular Interventional R.T. (VI), or RCIS required within 2 years of hire.
- Washington State Radiologic Technologist License required for individuals performing fluoroscopic imaging.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume STEMI program.
Responsibilities
- Function across Cath Lab, IR, and Vascular procedural suites.
- Support high-risk and emergent procedures, including STEMI and cardiogenic shock interventions; Impella, IABP, and mechanical circulatory support; complex PCI; peripheral vascular interventions; pulmonary embolism thrombectomy; and advanced IR procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced access techniques, including radial, femoral, brachial, and pedal access as applicable.
- Assist with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and waveform interpretation.
- Anticipate equipment and supply needs for complex procedures.
- Support rapid room turnover during high-volume or emergent operations.
- Participate in call response for multi-service emergent cases.
- Participate in charge-capture review and posting logs as needed.
- Independently scrub, monitor, or circulate in high-acuity cases.
- Operate advanced imaging systems, including fluoroscopy, IVUS, FFR/iFR, and hemodynamic recording systems.
- Assist with setup and troubleshooting of specialty equipment, including mechanical thrombectomy systems, atherectomy platforms, closure devices, and mechanical circulatory support devices.
- Demonstrate radiation safety expertise and participate in safety reporting.
- Serve as a preceptor for Technologist I staff and orientees.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives involving turnaround time, on-time first-case starts, and equipment standardization.
- Contribute to quality metrics, including COAP quality program outcomes, contrast stewardship, radiation dose monitoring, case-start efficiency, and STEMI door-to-balloon performance.
Benefits
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible experienced technologists.
- Potential relocation bonus of up to $10,000, depending on distance moved.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off.
- Extended illness time.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Tuition assistance.
- Training programs.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
