Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

Job Description

Description

**$10,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates!** **Relocation assistance available** 

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA, is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab for a Part Time, 0.875 FTE, Day position. PeaceHealth offers competitive compensation and outstanding  benefits!

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. 

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.

 Details of the position: 

1. Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. Performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
2. Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections, and flushing catheters.
3. Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
4. Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.
5. Prepares and maintains sterile field.
6. Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

 What you bring:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Secondary Education Program or Graduate from an approved Radiology Technology Program or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure and registration.
• Prefer previous experience working in a hospital setting. 
  
• 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.
• RCIS.  In place of RCIS, an ARRT is required.  An ARRT requires the addition of an ARRT-CV within 1 year from date of hire. 

Other skills: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
•  Proficient computer and keyboarding skills required
•  Complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy
•  Ability to interact within a variable environment, good team dynamics
•  Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills
•  Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility

 About the community: 

Experience small-city flavor and join our dedicated team! Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

 Learn more about working at St. Joseph Medical Center:  Spotlight on Bellingham - YouTube

For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected]

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

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.