advanced cardiovascular technologist - Seattle, United States - University of Washington

Description

ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST - EP LAB (CVT, RCES)

Req #: 228258

Department:
UW MEDICAL CENTER- MONTLAKE- EP LAB

Job Location:
UW Medical Center - Montlake

Posting Date: 04/23/2024


Closing Info:
Open Until Filled


Salary:
$ $

Other Compensation:
In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation assistance available


Union Position:
Yes


Shift:
First Shift

Benefits:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

$5000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST (CVT) in the ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (EP) LAB.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Our team is one of the most experienced in the country in managing the risk of complex interventions.
• We have access to the newest, least invasive therapies, unavailable at any other site in the region.
• You and our patients have to access new cardiac devices that are not yet offered to the public.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 100% FTE, Full-time, 40-hours-per-week
• Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 5:30pm, with rotating day off.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• There is no "On-Call" obligation in the EP Lab; staff sign up for 'Late Stay' to ensure some predictability in completing any cases extending beyond regular operating hours.
• Case types include diagnostic EP studies, device implantations, LAOO and ablations.
• Work as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• The EP Lab technologist will scrub, monitor and/or circulate diagnostic and complex electrophysiology procedures. This role requires excellent communication skills with providers and staff about changes in the patient's condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and symptomatology.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scrub, monitor, and circulate diagnostic and complex electrophysiology (EP) cardiology procedures
• Lead extractions and device implantations
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities within the department

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year of EP experience and Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) program AND registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS)

OR

• 1 year of EP experience and Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited Radiologic Technologist program AND Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist (RT)

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ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE:
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER:
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:

Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.

Disclosure is required under Washington state law.