Mgr Peds & Congenital Cath & EP Lab Ops

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday-Friday Position Summary The Operations Manager - Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology Lab is responsible for the technical, operational, and quality oversight of the pediatric cath/EP program within the Mary Bridge Children’s Heart Center. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of diagnostic and interventional cath and EP procedures for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease. In partnership with physician, nursing, and administrative leadership, the Operations Manager oversees all technical aspects of cath and EP procedural care, including equipment and technology management, quality and safety programs, staff training and competency, workflow optimization, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. The role supports the Heart Center’s mission of delivering exceptional, family‑centered care and advancing program growth through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role will also provide technical expertise and patient care support in the pediatric cardiac catheterization lab, assisting physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease. This role will also provide advanced technical support in the scrub, circulator, and recording role. Procedures include but are not limited to angioplasty, balloon atrial sept ostomies, stenting, device placements (valves, asd, vsd, etc), thrombolysis, embolization, thoracic duct takedowns, biopsies, ablations, pacemaker and lead placements and laser extractions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or related field.
Minimum 15 years of experience in a pediatric or congenital cardiac cath and/or electrophysiology lab, with demonstrated expertise in both technical and clinical workflows.
Registered ARRT (VI) or Registered ARRT (CI)
Current AHA, BLS, and ACLS CPR certifications at the time of hire; PALS strongly preferred (or obtained within 6 months)
Advanced certification such as RCIS, RCES, or ARRT (CI or VI) or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience with fluoroscopy, hemodynamics, EP systems, and advanced mapping platforms.
Experience leading technical operations, maintaining equipment QC, and implementing safety/quality standards.
Experience within a quaternary or high-acuity congenital cardiac program.
Minimum 10 years prior leadership experience (lead tech, technical supervisor, educator, or equivalent).
Experience developing technical competencies and leading training programs.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements relevant to cath/EP labs.
Familiarity with ECMO and hybrid OR procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for all pediatric cath and EP procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence based clinical operations.
Oversee setup, calibration, and functionality of all cath and EP systems, including fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring platforms, ICE, IVUS, ultrasound, electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators, and 3D electro anatomic mapping platforms.
Direct radiation safety practices aligned with ALARA principles and ensure compliance with state and national regulations.
Ensure adherence to infection control standards, sterile field maintenance, and regulatory compliance across the cath/EP environment.
Oversee equipment quality control (QC) documentation, maintenance schedules, and lifecycle planning.
Serve as the technical leader within the Cath/EP Lab and a key member of Heart Center governance and committees, helping drive program strategy, planning, and performance monitoring.
Support new program development efforts, care model design, and integration of emerging technologies aligned with Heart Center goals.
Collaborate with administrative partners on capital planning, budgeting, vendor management, and long‑term asset strategy.
Lead technical quality initiatives, including case review participation, data-driven improvement projects, and alignment with national registries and benchmarking.
Develop and maintain technical protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and performance dashboards.
Engage in multidisciplinary quality and safety initiatives across the Heart Center, including low‑radiation/zero‑fluoro protocols, advanced mapping technologies, and complex procedural readiness.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight for cath/EP technical staff, including technologists and technical support personnel.
Lead staff scheduling, workflow design, onboarding, orientation, and continuing education programs.
Maintain and standardize competency-based education for all cath/EP technical roles, including scrub, circulator, and recording responsibilities.
Serve as the program’s primary technical educator and maintain superuser-level expertise across core platforms.
Partner closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, child life, ICU teams, radiology, and perfusion to ensure seamless procedural care.
Act as the technical operations liaison to system departments such as imaging, biomed/clinical engineering, regulatory, and supply chain.
Support preparation and operations for complex, hybrid, and multi-team procedures.