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Req #: 193763 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER- MONTLAKE- CATH LAB Posting Date: 08/01/2021 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6,626 to $9,480 per month Shift: First Shift This recruitment offers a $5000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive A higher degree of healthcare. 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. Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center- Montlake. Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2019-2020 "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions. Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. UW Medical Center- Montlake Cath Lab has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time (40 hours per week), CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST. Responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring and circulating complex interventional cardiology cases. Case types include all complex coronary (PCI, CTO, Brachy), structural heart (TAVR, TMVR, Mitraclip, LAAO, ASD/PFO/VSD), heart failure/transplant (Biopsies, RHC, Impella, Tandem, ECMO, IABP) and adult-congenital procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES The Cardiovascular Technologist performs a variety of cardiac imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. They function as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their cardiac imaging and monitoring needs. Additionally, the person in this role participates in CQI activities. Instructs and prepares patients for cardiac procedures. Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure. Safely and correctly operates radiographic equipment to produce angiographic, digital and other specialized images. Effectively operates complex computerized physiological equipment to monitor and record ECG's and intracardiac pressures during a variety of cardiac procedures. Collects hemodynamic data, oxygen saturations and cardiac outputs using a variety of equipment.Preps and drapes patients following aseptic technique. Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes safety, patient comfort and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Consistently assesses patient pain interfering with the procedure - makes appropriate physician or nurse contact for intervention(s). Accurately injects contrast media under the direct presence and supervision of the Cardiologist performing the procedure. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Ensures proper technical factors are selected prior to image capture. Ensures all images are properly marked prior to image capture. Inputs patient charges, maintains accurate inventory and assists in the evaluation of new products. Practices required medical and surgical aseptic procedures. Participates in the education and competency training of other staff, fellows and students. Performs quality control testing on a variety of equipment. Takes Cardiac Cath Lab call according to monthly schedule after regular department hours and responds appropriately when called after hours. Performs other related duties as assigned. RCIS, CIS, Cardiovascular Tech, CVT , Registered Cardiovascular Tech, Registered Cardiovascular Technologist, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Tech, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, CV Technologist, RT, ARRT, CI, RCES, Radiologic Technologist, Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Technologist, Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Tech REQUIREMENTS 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 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) Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
