Cardiovascular Technologist - Pediatric Cath Lab

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Pediatric Cardiovascular Technologist at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma supports physicians in the pediatric cardiac catheterization lab, assisting with diagnostic and interventional procedures for infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease. The role covers scrub, circulator and recording duties.

You will ensure patient comfort, safety and high-quality imaging using fluoroscopy, IVUS, ICE, and 3D mapping systems, while preparing rooms, transporting

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology or radiology program.
• Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification or as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or currently enrolled and in second year of an Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program
• Current RCIS or ARRT certification or commitment to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Registered ARRT (VI) or Registered ARRT (CI) preferred
• Current AHA, BLS, and ACLS CPR certifications at the time of hire; PALS strongly preferred (or obtained within 6 months)
• At least one year of diagnostic radiology or interventional radiology experience required
• Pediatric cath lab experience in a tertiary or quaternary care center
• Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease and pediatric hemodynamics
• Familiarity with ECMO and hybrid OR procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cath lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Perform direct patient care activities under the direction of the Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab/ EP Registered Nurse and/or the Cath Lab Operations Manager as necessary and appropriate
• Assist physicians in invasive cardiac procedures (diagnostic cath, angioplasty, device placement, electrophysiology studies).
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced imaging and monitoring equipment (fluoroscopy, IVUS, ICE, 3D mapping).
• Acquire and interpret hemodynamic data; perform blood work analysis.
• Support patient care before, during, and after procedures, including transport and monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery.

Job description

Cardiovascular Technologist - Pediatric Cath Lab

Tacoma, WA 98402

Applying to

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network

Cardiovascular Technologist - Pediatric Cath Lab

Posted 15 Days Ago Part Time Less than 10 Applies

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network

Tacoma, WA 98402

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Variable, Schedule: 10hr shifts + Call

Additional information about our award winning Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network, our history dating back to 1955, and our new campus can be found here: About Us - Mary Bridge Children's

Position Summary

The Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Technologist at Mary Bridge Children’s will provide technical expertise and patient care support in the pediatric cardiac catheterization lab, assisting physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease. The Cardiovascular Technologist will ensure quality care, with a focus on the comfort and well-being of the patient and family. Through providing support during diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures, you will be able to apply your independent decision‑making skills every day.

The tech serves in the scrub, circulator, and recording role. Procedures include but are not limited to angioplasty, balloon atrial sept ostomies, stenting, device placements (valves, asd, vsd, etc), thrombolysis, embolization, thoracic duct takedowns, biopsies, ablations, pacemaker and lead placements and laser extractions. They operate sophisticated cardiac medical imaging and diagnostic equipment (single and bi-plane, fluoroscopic angiographic equipment, Ultrasound, Intravascular Ultrasound IVUS, echo, Intracardiac Echo (ICE), Radi-wires, and/or operate 3D mapping systems) and assist with device management in order to obtain optimum study quality and support interventional team needs. The tech acquires/ measures/ calculates hemodynamic data, performs blood work analysis, prepare procedure rooms, preps patients for procedures, transports patients to and from the lab, cleans procedure rooms, and prepares instruments for re-sterilization. The tech directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, staff, and patients and adheres to regulatory practices within the cardiac cath lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cath lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Perform direct patient care activities under the direction of the Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab/ EP Registered Nurse and/or the Cath Lab Operations Manager as necessary and appropriate
• Assist physicians in invasive cardiac procedures (diagnostic cath, angioplasty, device placement, electrophysiology studies).
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced imaging and monitoring equipment (fluoroscopy, IVUS, ICE, 3D mapping).
• Acquire and interpret hemodynamic data; perform blood work analysis.
• Support patient care before, during, and after procedures, including transport and monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology or radiology program.
• Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification or as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or currently enrolled and in second year of an Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program
• Current RCIS or ARRT certification or commitment to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Registered ARRT (VI) or Registered ARRT (CI) preferred
• Current AHA, BLS, and ACLS CPR certifications at the time of hire; PALS strongly preferred (or obtained within 6 months)
• At least one year of diagnostic radiology or interventional radiology experience required
• Pediatric cath lab experience in a tertiary or quaternary care center
• Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease and pediatric hemodynamics
• Familiarity with ECMO and hybrid OR procedures

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

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 - $81.99 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.

Cardiovascular Technologist - Pediatric Cath Lab

Tacoma, WA 98402

Applying to

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network

Posted 15 Days Ago Part Time Less than 10 Applies