Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Cath Lab Tech with a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience in Radiology/Cardiology. This position requires prior travel experience as first-time travelers are not accepted.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Labs (3 cath labs and one hybrid OR).
• Perform cardiac catheterization procedures including:

  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP Placement/Removal
  • Impella insertion
  • Left and Right heart catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader athrectomy
  • Temporary Pacemaker
  • Ventricular Assist Device Insertion
• Use of fluoroscopy equipment (Siemens).
• Procedural duties including equipment setup, EKG lead placement, prepping access sites, sterile field maintenance, and vascular closure systems.
• Accurate monitoring and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Participate as room circulator and scrub tech.
• Follow isolation precautions and utilize SBAR communication.

Work Schedule

• Call required: Typically 6 evenings and 1 weekend per 6 weeks.
• Weekend shifts: Typically one weekend per 6 weeks on standby with a 30-minute response time.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working in both Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Labs.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Proficient in cardiac catheterization procedures including:

  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP Placement/Removal
  • Impella insertion
  • Left and Right heart catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader athrectomy
  • Temporary Pacemaker
  • Ventricular Assist Device Insertion

Preferred Skills

• Experience with special procedures such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Pulmonary Artery line insertion, Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR), and Watchman device.
• Use of rapid response teams.

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided.
• Must be able to float to other nearby facilities if required.
• Physical exam, drug screening, immunizations (including flu, COVID, TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella), and background checks required per state and facility regulations.
• Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules prior to start.
• References and employment history verification required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, including SSN trace, education verification, and state-specific searches.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and others as applicable.
• Health documents including physical exam, immunizations, drug testing, and respirator clearance.
• Completion of competency exams and skills checklists as applicable.
• Completion of WorkRamp training modules for regulatory and specialty-specific requirements.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with prior travel contract experience looking to work in a high-acuity cardiac catheterization lab environment in Seattle, WA.