Cardiovascular Technologist (0.75 FTE, Days)

Salary Range: $52.03- 86.76 per hour.

Bonus up to $15,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth with current Cath Lab/Angiography Interventional Radiology Technologist experience*** Pro-rated by FTE.

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EvergreenHealth, an integrated two- hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just outside of Seattle, seeks an Experienced Cardiac Interventional Radiology Technologist for its main campus Hospital located in Kirkland, WA that includes three busy labs, including a new Biplane lab and recovery areas.

Job Summary:

Assists physicians in the completion of both diagnostic and interventional cardiac, radiology and vascular procedures including various catheter placements, embolizations, cardiac catherizations, angioplasty, stent placements and artherectomies.  Completes vascular imaging procedures in addition to duties of a radiologic technologist. May function as an Interventional Radiology Technologist as needed.

Primary Duties:

1.      Understands how to set, adjust, and control a variety of electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation for radiographic examinations.

2.      Has detailed knowledge of all exams that can be performed in the Cardiac Cath or Interventional Labs and can explain components to patients and their families.

3.      Demonstrated operational competence in use and maintenance of all equipment used in vascular imaging procedure including physiological monitors, digital subtraction angiography, cine radiography, contrast injector, radiofrequency ablation, angiojet device and temporary pacemaker

4.      Performs the role of scrub, circulating, and monitoring technologist.

5.      Demonstrates operational competence with, but not limited to, vascular imaging equipment, digital subtraction angiography, physiological monitoring equipment, contrast injectors, pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps and atherectomy devices. 

6.      Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Current ARRT and current State of Washington Radiology Technologist Certification OR Current State of Washington Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certified through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification.  (Certification tracked through DOH, however does not qualify for additional pay).
• Current State of Washington Radiologic Technologist Certification
• 1 year of experience in radiology setting
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS- American Heart Association by start date.
• Current Healthcare Provider ACLS- American Heart Association by start date.
• Must have oral and written language skills, visual and aural skills to communicate, ensure and deliver safe patient care and to provide a legal record of care.
• Must have necessary knowledge and training to care for the specific age group under his or her care.

DESIRED for the position:

• Experience with vascular imaging procedures including cardiac catheterization and PTCA.

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff, and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand vi