EP Technologist - Pediatric Cath Lab

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Technician to support diagnostic and interventional EP procedures for patients from infancy to adulthood with congenital heart disease. The role emphasizes family-centered care and collaboration with the Heart Center's multidisciplinary team.

The tech serves in scrub, circulator, and recording roles, acquires and analyzes hemodynamic data, prepares rooms and instruments,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology or radiology program and eligible/cending credentialing.
• RCIS or ARRT certification; WA Radiologic Technologist license preferred.
• Registered cardiac electrophysiology experience or commitment to obtain RCES within 6 months.
• AHA/BLS/ACLS CPR certification required at hire; PALS preferred or within 6 months.
• One year of diagnostic or interventional radiology experience; pediatric EP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain EP lab environment with safety and infection control in mind.
• Provide scrub, circulator, and recording support for EP procedures.
• Set up and verify function of mapping systems, stimulators, and 3D mapping platforms.
• Maintain sterile field; manage equipment QC and inventory.
• Assist with catheter/device management and data acquisition during cases.
• Operate fluoroscopy with ALARA principles; apply nonfluoroscopic guidance when possible.
• Support ICE/echo and prepare for transport and patient monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.
• Adhere to regulatory practices in cardiac cath/EP lab.

Skills

Pediatric EP experience

3D mapping systems

ALARA radiation safety

Interventional radiology experience

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited cardiovascular technology or radiology program

RCIS or ARRT certification

Washington Radiologic Technologist certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS CPR certifications

Tools

CARTO/EnSite

Nonfluoroscopic workflows

Stereotaxis robotic navigation

ECMO familiarity

Job description

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 Electrophysiology Technician at Mary Bridge Children's will provide advanced technical and patient-care support for diagnostic and interventional pediatric EP procedures, including intracardiac mapping, ablations, device implantation (pacemakers/ICDs), and EP studies in infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease. The role emphasizes family-centered care, radiation safety/ ALARA, and seamless coordination across the Mary Bridge Children's Heart Center's multidisciplinary team. 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. 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/EP lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain EP 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
• Set up EP/Cath equipment and supplies; verify function and calibration of electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators, and 3D electroanatomic mapping platforms. Maintain sterile field and infectioncontrol standards.
• Perform and document equipment QC; maintain inventory at specified par levels.
• Serve in scrub, circulator, and recording roles for EP procedures (e.g., SVT/VT/VF pathway mapping and ablation, EPS, temporary/permanent pacemaker and ICD implants), including hemodynamic data acquisition and calculations.
• Operate fluoroscopic systems with ALARA principles; utilize nonfluoroscopic 3D mapping and imageguided navigation to minimize radiation exposure for pediatric patients.
• Support ICE/echo, IVUS (if applicable), and assist with catheter/device management; troubleshoot system and signal quality issues.
• 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
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) registry as a standard for care provision, previous experience and RCES registry or commitment to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• 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 EP experience in a tertiary or quaternary care center
• Experience with 3D mapping systems (e.g., CARTO/EnSite), ICE, low/zerofluoro workflows, and robotic magnetic navigation (e.g., Stereotaxis) for complex anatomies preferred
• Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease and pediatric hemodynamics
• Familiarity with ECMO and hybrid OR procedures preferred
• 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
• RCIS or commitment to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Current AHA, BLS and ACLS CPR certifications at time of hire
• Note: All staff have the opportunity and are encouraged to use the Computer Based Cath Lab Orientation 12 week module program as a tool to become registry ready

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 $55.34 - $91.46 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.