Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Resolution Think; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Think LLC. is seeking qualified Cardiac Catheterization Technicians to support the Cardiology Department and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) at Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM, Tacoma, WA.

You will work with physicians, nurses, and other professionals performing scrub, monitor, and circulator duties on invasive cardiovascular procedures for military members and their families. The role requires US citizenship, completion of an approved cardiovascular training program, and

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular training program (invasive cardiovascular technology or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound).
• Preferred but not required: RCIS or RTR-CI qualifications.
• Minimum of 1 year qualifying experience as Cardiac Catheterization Technician.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile field; assist physicians during complex cardiovascular procedures including angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, and electrophysiology studies.
• Operate and monitor cardiac imaging and data recording systems; document hemodynamic data and diagnostic images; support ACLS when needed.
• Coordinate patient care before, during, and after procedures; ensure patient safety, positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, preventive maintenance, and documentation; assist with training and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Scrub techniques

Invasive cardiovascular procedures

ACLS protocols

Education

Approved Cardiovascular Training program

Job description

Overview: We are seeking qualified Cardiac Catheterization Technicians to join our healthcare team supporting the military community and their families. In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve our nation's military members, retirees, and their families by providing essential cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic support. These services are in the Cardiology Department and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Tacoma, Washington.

You will be working alongside physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to support complex diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Technicians will serve in a multi-role capacity, performing scrub, monitor, and circulator duties while assisting physicians with invasive cardiovascular procedures on stable and critically ill patients.

Location: Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Schedule: As a general guideline, shifts may include 8, 10, 12-regular hour shifts, Monday-Friday, and up to 24 hour On-Call shifts to include weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays, dependent upon mission requirements.

Compensation: $47.85+

Make a difference by supporting the health and well-being of our military community and their families!

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Scrub: Prepare and maintain the sterile field, select and prepare procedure-specific instruments, catheters, supplies, and equipment, and assist physicians during complex cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other interventional procedures. Maintain aseptic technique and operate specialized fluoroscopic imaging equipment.
• Monitor: Operate computerized cardiac imaging and monitoring systems; monitor and record hemodynamic measurements, ECG tracings, pressure waveforms, and other physiological data. Process and store diagnostic images, recognize abnormal findings or changes in patient condition, and communicate findings to the medical team. Support or initiate ACLS protocols when necessary.
• Circulator: Coordinate patient care before, during, and after procedures, including patient positioning, monitoring, equipment operation, and maintaining patient safety and comfort. Operate specialized cardiovascular equipment, assist with emergency interventions, perform point-of-care testing, and ensure compliance with radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Additional Responsibilities: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, perform quality control and preventive maintenance, manage sterile instruments and supply inventories, support staff training, maintain procedural documentation, participate in policy and procedure revisions, and assist with research and quality improvement activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• Degree/Education: Must be a graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Training program (either in invasive cardiovascular technology or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound
• Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac Catheterization Technicians, Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS) or Radiology Tech Registered Cardiovascular Invasive (RTR-CI) preferred but not required.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Cardiac Catheterization Technician.
• Certifications: BLS