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Cath Lab Technologist

Shift Information

• Shifts available: 0600 – 1630 or 1630 – 1700
• On-call required every 4th weekend and 1-2 week nights per week

Facility Overview

Location: Puyallup, WA

• Level III Trauma Center
• 375 licensed beds
• Covid vaccine required

Unit Information

• Number of Cath Labs: 2
• Patient Types:
  • Diagnostic/interventional procedures
  • Left Heart Catheterization (LHC)
  • Right Heart Catheterization (RHC)
  • NSTEMI and STEMI treatments
  • Impella, IABPs, Rotablator, CTOs/staged PCI
  • Shockwave and temporary pacers
  • Peripheral diagnostics/interventions
  • Loop recorders
  • Electrophysiology: Micra, pacemakers, AICDs, lead extractions/revisions, generator changes
• Average cases performed per day: 8

Qualifications

• Required Licensure & Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • ARRT or RCIS License
  • Washington State License
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Cath Lab procedures
  • Ability to scrub and operate the table simultaneously
  • Monitoring experience is preferred
• Experience Requirement:
  • 1 year of Cath Lab experience for travelers with prior travel experience
  • 2+ years of experience for first-time travelers

Support on the Unit

• Dedicated scheduler and charge nurse/lead tech
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist and Intensivists on-site 24/7
• Cardiologist available on-call
• Access to RRT and Code Teams if needed
• Support personnel for patient transport
• Manager on-site during the week

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• PACS: Picom
• Hemodynamic Monitoring: Merge (experience preferred)
• C-Arm: GE Alea (no prior experience required)

Work Environment

• Potential to float to Auburn Cath Lab (15 minutes away), with prior notice
• Orientation includes NEO and departmental training
• Opportunity to take buddy call during the first week
• Independent call duties during the second week

Scheduling Information

• Weekend rotation includes call only
• Weekday on-call: Once per week, covering from end of shift until 0700 the following morning
• Weekend on-call: Every 6th weekend from end of shift Friday until 0700 Monday
• No dedicated sleep room available; Admit/Recovery unit use permitted if necessary
• 30-minute response time required
• On-call team consists of 2 techs and 1 RN

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided with extended sizing options
• Free parking available
• Must exhibit a positive attitude