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 for a travel contract position in a cardiac catheterization lab setting. The unit includes 3 cath labs and one hybrid OR. The role requires participation in call and weekend shifts with a 30-minute response time.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in Radiology / Cardiology
• Prior travel experience required (unit does not accept first-time travelers)

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

• Call required: Typically 6 evenings and 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Weekend shifts: Typically one weekend per 6 weeks on standby
• Must respond within 30 minutes of call back

Unit & Work Setting

• Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab (required)
• Special Procedures (preferred)

Required Skills & Procedures

• 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 Procedures:

• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Pulmonary Artery (PA) line insertion
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR)
• Watchman device

Equipment & Procedural Responsibilities

• Fluoroscopy (Siemens)
• Accurate monitoring and equipment setup
• Perform EKG lead placement
• Prep access site
• Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Room circulator and scrub role maintaining sterile field
• Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose)

Professional Knowledge & Communication

• Isolation Precautions (required)
• Use of Rapid Response team (preferred)
• Communication using SBAR
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Documentation systems: EPIC, McKesson

Required Qualifications

• Valid license for Cath Lab Tech in Washington (specific license details not provided, ensure current and active license)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Other certifications as applicable per clinical track (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, etc.) may be required based on unit needs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations/vaccinations including TDAP, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, COVID (or declination forms)
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates
• Background checks and verifications as required by state and facility policies
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance if needed
• Scrubs provided
• Passport-style badge photo required
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules and facility-specific training prior to start
• Must comply with all state-specific background and registry checks

Summary

This position is ideal for a Cath Lab Tech with at least 2 years of experience in cardiac catheterization labs who has prior travel experience and is comfortable with call and weekend shifts. The role requires strong procedural skills, certifications, and the ability to respond quickly to on-call situations. Candidates must meet all licensing, health, and compliance requirements prior to start.