Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Dual role covering both Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (variable days including weekends), with variable start times (typically 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Schedule posted monthly in advance
• 4-5 on-call shifts required per month
• Occasional coverage of 8 or 10-hour shifts as needed
• Daily caseload includes 4 Angio Suites and 2 Operating Rooms
• No floating to sister facilities required
• Local candidates accepted; pending state license accepted
• Facility can call off 1 shift every 2-week pay period
• Weekend work required

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Minimum 1 year of experience required in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT certification required
• Washington Radiologic Technologist License required (pending license accepted)

Clinical Responsibilities / Special Requirements

• Neuro interventions: stroke, coils, AVMs, diagnostic cerebrals
• Cardiac: STEMI, PCI, diagnostic procedures
• Vascular: run-offs, TEVAR, EVAR
• Body: central venous catheters (CVC), drains, embolizations

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Approximately 500 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Onsite parking fees apply (various rates by time/day)
• Offsite parking with shuttle service available on weekdays

Required Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 1, and state-specific WATCH search
• Education verification as applicable
• Various federal and state checks (OIG, SAM, EPLS/GSA)
• WA State WATCH search required for Washington placements
• Photo for badge required (professional, waist-up, clear lighting, simple background)

Required Health & Safety Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Mask fit test within 12 months (specific mask models required)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination on file
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Annual TB questionnaire (except Micro Lab)
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (or declinations with acknowledgment)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Sept 29 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking
• Drug screening within past 12 months (agency requirement, not facility)

Competency & Orientation Requirements

• Pass/fail orientation testing with 80% passing score required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required prior to start (80% passing, max 2 attempts)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required (80% passing in dosage calculations)
• Conscious sedation competency exam required if working in GI Lab/Endoscopy or certain ambulatory care areas
• Annual stroke education required for RNs working in neuro and related units (review only, post-start CE)
• Various other unit-specific certifications may be required depending on assignment

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Washington (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification required

Additional Notes

• Shift floating within the facility may be required but no floating to sister facilities
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: no more than 6 days off
• Two professional references required (not uploaded, but must be on file)
• Multiple facility-specific documents must be signed prior to start (e.g., license acknowledgment, equipment safety, policies and procedures, job description, PCIS agreement, personal data form)

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with a focus on advanced cardiac and neuro interventional procedures. It is suitable for Radiologic Technologists with ARRT certification and Washington state licensure seeking a travel contract role with variable shifts and on-call responsibilities.