Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

Job Description

Description

***Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance May be Available***

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.46-$70.70. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Why PeaceHealth?

• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has earned a Leapfrog “A” Safety Rating.
• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center is an Accredited non-invasive vascular and echocardiography lab along with a Center of Excellence for Atrial Fibrillation; accredited with Cardiac Nuclear stress testing by Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
• Our Stroke Program has Level II Stroke Center certification and is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s 2020 Get With it Guidelines® --Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Aware and Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll recognition for high standard of stroke care
• Our Cardiopulmonary Rehab unit is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and has Level 1 STEMI certification.
• PeaceHealth was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek and is among Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024"! Be a part of our mission-driven culture where values guide every decision, creating a truly purposeful workplace.
• PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Details about the position:

• Uses a variety of specialized equipment in assisting the physician in the performance of all invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. May perform related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
• Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections (excluding CVOR Surgical Technologist), flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned per specialty.
• Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

What you bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program
  
• ARRT-R required
• Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the State for a radiologic technologist.
  
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
  
• Current ALCS certification must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
  
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, or equivalent required
• NIHSS course completed within six months of hire.
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting required
  

Relocating to Vancouver? Here are some reasons why you'll love it:

• Tax Advantage: Washington state has no state income tax, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money!
• Thriving Pacific Northwest City: Vancouver offers a vibrant small-city atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
• Outdoor Paradise: Vancouver boasts stunning scenery with access to the Columbia River Gorge, hiking trails, and wineries. 

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected].

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