Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS/ARRT) | Up to $76.84/hr | Vancouver, WA

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab to support a high-volume lab with diverse procedures, including structural heart and interventional work. Expect four 10-hour day shifts, a rotating weekday off, and shared weekend call obligations.

Qualified candidates bring ARRT-R or RCIS credentials, WA RT licensure, and BLS; ACLS and NIHSS within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R or RCIS credential required at hire.
• WA State RT license required.
• BLS required upon hire; ACLS within 6 months; NIHSS certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume cath lab procedures in a busy regional center.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams to ensure safe, efficient case flow.
• Provide critical input and clinical observations during procedures.

Skills

Cath Lab Procedures

Vascular Interventions

Interventional Radiology

Education

ARRT-R or RCIS Required

Washington State RT License

BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications where required

Job description

Description

Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, WA

Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position

$51.58 – $76.84. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring bonus and Relocation Assistance May Be Available

Where Cath Lab Expertise Is Trusted, Challenged, and Respected

Some cath labs ask you to follow the case.

Others expect you to help lead it.

At PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, your expertise is more than appreciated. It's relied upon.

This is a busy regional referral center serving Southwest Washington and beyond. You'll encounter a level of procedural variety that few cath labs can offer. One day may include structural heart interventions. The next could involve neurovascular procedures, vascular trauma, cardiac devices, interventional cardiology, or peripheral vascular cases.

For technologists who enjoy learning, adapting, and staying engaged, it's the kind of environment that keeps your career moving forward.

What makes this opportunity memorable isn't just the complexity of the work.

It's the culture.

Talk to the team and you'll hear the same thing: physicians value their technologists. Physicians actively seek input, listen to observations, and view technologists as essential clinical partners throughout procedures.

When critical situations arise, this team steps up together. Patients can be exceptionally sick. The work is meaningful. The stakes matter. And the trust placed in every member of the cath lab is real.

The structural heart program is one of the most significant between Medford and Tacoma, offering exposure to advanced cardiovascular procedures that many technologists spend years hoping to experience.

Just as important, you'll be part of PeaceHealth, a person-first, values-driven, highly trusted organization that believes caregivers deserve the same level of care and support that patients receive. The commitment to caregiver wellbeing extends beyond benefits and shows up in the way teams collaborate, communicate, and support one another every day.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise grows, your voice is heard, and your work genuinely matters, this may be worth a closer look.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work across interventional cardiology, structural heart, neurovascular, vascular trauma, interventional radiology, and cardiac device procedures
• Be part of one of the region's premier cardiovascular referral programs
• Collaborate with physicians who value technologist expertise and clinical observations
• Gain exposure to high-acuity cases that continually develop your skills
• Build a long-term career within a large nonprofit health system committed to caregiver wellbeing

Who Thrives Here

• Enjoys being challenged by complex cases
• Loves learning and expanding clinical knowledge
• Stays calm when situations become critical
• Values teamwork and mutual professional respect
• Takes pride in being an active contributor rather than a passive observer

Schedule & Call

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Rotating weekday off
• Every fifth weekend creates a four-day weekend
• One weekday call shift per week, plus a weekend call rotation every 4th-6th weekend

Cath Lab Overview

This is a high-volume, dynamic lab performing approximately 25 to 30 procedures daily across six procedural rooms, including:

• 2 dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab rooms
• 1 Hybrid room supporting vascular and structural heart procedures
• 1 Interventional Radiology room, including neuro-interventional procedures
• 2 Electrophysiology (EP) rooms
• Cath Lab Technologists do not staff EP cases

Why You'll Love Living Here

Vancouver offers something many healthcare professionals want but struggle to find: balance.

You can build a serious career at a major medical center while spending your off-hours exploring trails, rivers, mountains, local restaurants, and vibrant neighborhoods. Portland is just across the river, yet Vancouver maintains its own relaxed pace and strong sense of community.

Many people come for the career opportunity and stay because life simply feels easier here.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Additional buy-up insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health support resources
• Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available

Compensation

$51.58 - $76.84 per hour

Hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, experience, seniority, and collective bargaining agreements.

Required Credentials & Licensure

• ARRT-R or RCIS Required
• Washington State RT License or WA State CIS license Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Upon Hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required Within 6 Months
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Required Within 6 Months

Experience We're Seeking

Required:

• Minimum two years of Cardiac Cath Lab (or equivalent), or previous hospital experience required.

Preferred:

Two or more years of Cath Lab experience with exposure to:

• Cardiac procedures
• Vascular interventions
• Interventional Radiology procedures

Your expertise matters here.

Not just during routine cases, but in the moments when experience, judgment, and teamwork can change a patient's outcome. At PeaceHealth Southwest, you'll work alongside physicians who value your input, tackle complex cardiovascular procedures that keep you growing, and be part of a culture that cares for caregivers as intentionally as we care for patients.

For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, [e-mail].

Work is performed in a hospital setting and includes exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and certain chemicals. Requires standing and moving throughout the workday, with frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, and handling of medical equipment. Must be able to perform precise procedures requiring fine motor skills, communicate effectively, and maintain normal vision and hearing (with corrective devices if needed). Patient handling may involve up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

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

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