Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech - Cath ADV CVT (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Cath Lab Tech - Cath ADV CVT
• Start Date: Prefer December start, open to early January
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (7:30am-6:00pm; Wednesday 7:00am-5:30pm)
• On-Call: Up to 1 weekend per month and 1 day per week (4-6 days/month plus late team)
• Floating: Within hospital only, no floating to sister hospitals
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-Timers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: May be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to 1 shift per 2-week cycle during low census
• RTO Restrictions: Max 1 week; facility closed on Thanksgiving, day after, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• State License: Washington State Radiology License required (no pending licenses accepted)
• National Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, and either RCIS (CVT) or ARRT (RT)
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit job descriptions)

Job Responsibilities

• Scrub and monitor Cath procedures including Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCIs)
• Support use of devices such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet recognized, Teaching Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 637
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking: $10.26 daily

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Must include checks: Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level 1, WATCH (WA Access to Criminal History)
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs
• National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) search required
• WA WATCH search required for Washington state compliance

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam required (signed by physician within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test required within 9-12 months of start (3M N95 preferred; PAPR available onsite if fit test failed)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with specific testing protocols)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination required; vaccine series documentation required
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted at this facility)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (required by agency)
• Seasonal vaccinations/documentation:

  • Flu vaccine or medical exemption/declination with education module completion required during flu season
  • COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking

Additional Requirements

• EPIC / Alaris Integration video and attestation required for all RNs
• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies) due prior to start
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start
• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake location only)
• Radiation badge provided by facility for new candidates (not by agency)

Notes

• Locals accepted
• No block scheduling accommodation unless otherwise stated
• Candidates may be called off or placed on-call during low census periods
• Facility closed on major holidays as noted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a strong focus on cardiac catheterization procedures. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements to qualify.