Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Tacoma, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work primarily in the Cath Lab unit with 2 Cath Lab suites and 1 vascular suite.
• Average of 22 cases per day between Cath Lab and Electrophysiology (EP), starting with about 15 cases and potentially taking on up to 15 additional cases.
• Responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring, documenting, and assisting with cardiac procedures such as right and left heart catheterizations, structural heart and vascular cases (e.g., TAVR, mitral clip).
• Requires knowledge of IABP and Impella insertion.
• May float to EP lab as all suites operate as a combined unit with a one-team approach.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• Call required: 8-10 days of call in a 6-week period
• May work past normal shift end time to complete cases

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist with procedural experience in Cath Lab and EP.
• Experience with sedation and Phase 1 recovery preferred; ICU or PACU experience is a plus.
• Certification required: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), ARRT, or RCES.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system preferred.
• Familiarity with MacLab and GE Imaging equipment.

Orientation & Team Structure

• Unit-specific orientation: 1 week
• Team includes charge or lead nurse, lead technologist, supervisor, and director.
• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration within the combined Cath Lab and EP unit.

Additional Notes

• Technologists must be able to scrub, monitor, and document during procedures.
• Circulating, prep, and recovery experience preferred, especially for RN roles within the unit.
• Dress code and scrub color provided.
• On-call coverage required when not in-house.