Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - Electrophysiology (EP) Lab - UW Medical Center-Montlake

Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

UW Medical Center - Montlake's Electrophysiology Lab has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).

Work Schedule:

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

Department Description:

The Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at UW Medical Center Montlake is a highly specialized procedural area providing advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular care for adult patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias. As a regional referral center and part of a nationally recognized academic medical center, the UW EP Lab performs a broad range of procedures including implanted devices and cardiac ablations. The EP Lab team works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

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
• Our team is one of the most experienced in the country in managing the risk of complex interventions
• You will have access to the newest, least invasive therapies, unavailable at any other site in the region, including those not yet offered to the public
• Work as part of a dynamic, comprehensive care team
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Scrub, monitor, and circulate diagnostic and complex electrophysiology (EP) cardiology procedures
• Case types include diagnostic EP studies, device implantations, LAOO and ablations
• Lead extractions and device implantations
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities within the department
• Work as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team
• Provide excellent communication with providers and staff about changes in the patient's condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and symptomatology

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 and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details:

Pay Range Minimum: $55.04 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $78.77 hourly

Other Compensation: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus; Overtime pay; Relocation assistance available

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech