Cardiovascular Technologist II Cath Lab/IR

MultiCare Health System; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Time Off & Flexibility

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist II to support complex diagnostic and interventional procedures across Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Vascular services. The role requires advanced clinical judgment and independent technical proficiency with emergent high‑acuity cases.

Join a physician‑led team at MultiCare, offering a $20,000 sign‑on for experienced technologists, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in invasive cardiovascular or interventional radiology procedures.
• Certification through ARRT in Radiography or CCI RCIS CI/VI advanced certification within 2 years of hire.
• Washington state license required for fluoroscopy if applicable.
• BLS & ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Operate across Cath Lab, IR, and Vascular suites for complex procedures.
• Support high‑risk and emergent cases (STEMI, cardiogenic shock, mechanical support).
• Demonstrate advanced access techniques (radial, femoral, brachial, pedal).
• Assist with hemodynamic monitoring and waveform interpretation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent technical proficiency

High‑risk procedural support

Education

A Radiologic Technologist RT(R) or RCIS CI/VI advanced certification

Washington State Radiologic Technologist License (if fluoroscopy)

Tools

Fluoroscopy

IVUS

FFR/iFR

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi‑specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state‑of‑the‑art programs create a world‑class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: 10 hour shifts with call requirements *** $20,000 Sign on Bonus for experienced Technologist! Eligible New Hires with 1+ years experience!***

Benefits and Incentives

• Sign‑On Bonus: Potentially up to $20,000
• Relocation Bonus: Potentially up to $10,000 (depending on distance of move)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Generous paid time off, extended illness time, and flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, training programs, and career development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Cardiovascular Technologist II is an advanced, multi‑service procedural technologist responsible for supporting complex and high‑risk diagnostic and interventional procedures across Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Vascular service lines. This role demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, independent technical proficiency, and the ability to support emergent and high‑acuity cases including STEMI, cardiac implants, peripheral vascular interventions, complex embolization, and critical limb procedures. The Technologist II serves as a clinical resource, supports procedural efficiency, and promotes safe, high‑reliability operations across all procedural environments.

Responsibilities

• Functions competently across Cath Lab, IR, and Vascular procedural suites.
• Supports high‑risk and emergent procedures including but not limited to: STEMI and cardiogenic shock interventions; Impella, IABP, and mechanical circulatory support; complex PCI (atherectomy, bifurcation stenting); complex peripheral vascular interventions; pulmonary embolism thrombectomy; embolization and advanced IR procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced access techniques (i.e. radial, femoral, brachial, & pedal as applicable).
• Assists with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and waveform interpretation.
• Anticipates equipment and supply needs for complex procedures.
• Supports rapid room turnover during high‑volume or emergent operations.
• Participates in call response for multi‑service emergent cases.
• Participates in charge capture review and posting logs as needed.
• Independently scrubs, monitors, or circulates in high‑acuity cases.
• Operates advanced imaging systems (fluoroscopy, IVUS, FFR/iFR, hemodynamic recording systems).
• Assists in setup and troubleshooting of specialty equipment including mechanical thrombectomy systems, atherectomy platforms, closure devices, and mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Demonstrates radiation safety expertise and safety reporting.
• Serves as a preceptor for Technologist I staff and orientees.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives (turnaround time, first case on‑time starts, equipment standardization).
• Contributes to quality metrics such as COAP quality program outcomes, contrast stewardship, radiation dose monitoring, case start efficiency, or STEMI door‑to‑balloon performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in invasive cardiovascular or interventional radiology procedures.
• Documented competency in high‑risk procedural support.
• Certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography R.T. (R) or Certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Advanced certification in Cardiac Interventional R.T. (CI), Vascular Interventional R.T. (VI), or RCIS required within 2 years of hire.
• Washington State Radiologic Technologist License required for individuals performing fluoroscoping imaging.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Experience in high‑volume STEMI program preferred.

Why Pulse Heart Institute?

Physician‑led care – Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.

Proven excellence – Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care – A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.

People‑first culture – We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.

Well‑being and support – Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations – We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $49.61 - $82.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a not‑for‑profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community‑based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services – including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253‑403‑6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.