Cath Lab Technologist
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Cath Lab)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience
• Open to first-time travelers
• Must be willing to float to other facilities within the system
• Call required (likely Tuesday or Wednesday off depending on schedule)
• Patient diagnoses include Acute MI, Interventional, Pre/Post-procedural care

Key Responsibilities & Procedures

• Cardiac Catheterization
• Procedure Sedation
• Blood/Blood Products Administration
• Cardioversion / Defibrillation
• Sheath Removal
• PICC/Central Lines
• Port-A-Cath/Vascular Device Access and Care
• Triple Lumen Catheter management
• Biopsies (GI/GU/Renal, Peripheral Vascular)
• Circulate, Scrub, Record during procedures

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, NIH Stroke Certification) but ACLS & BLS are mandatory

Licensure

• Active Washington State license or compact license accepted
• If license is in process, must provide application date and estimated issue date

Staffing Ratios

• 1:1 patient care ratio

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required (1st timers are welcome)

Floating Policy

• Floating to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance is required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required annually (3M 1860, 1860S, 1870+ masks accepted)
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respiratory Safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Background & Verification

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (Washington state patrol, OBRA registry for CNAs)

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Specialty-specific competency exams and skills checklists (updated annually)
• Providence WorkRamp modules (mandatory pre-start and annual regulatory modules)
• Epic training modules may be required depending on region and facility
• Color blindness testing if required by unit

Additional Notes

• All previous permanent employees of any Providence affiliated facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before qualifying for a travel position
• Active compact license is honored at all Swedish facilities
• Badge photo required for badge issuance
• Must comply with Providence floating policy acknowledgment

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for experienced Cath Lab professionals with flexibility for first-time travelers and requires adherence to Providence Health and Services' comprehensive credentialing, compliance, and training standards.