Multicare Health

Cardiovascular Technologist II Cath Lab/IR

Multicare Health$103K — $170K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in invasive cardiovascular or interventional radiology procedures.
  • Competency in supporting high-risk procedures.
  • Certification in Radiography (R.T. (R)) or as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
  • Advanced certification in Cardiac Interventional R.T. (CI) or Vascular Interventional R.T. (VI) required within 2 years of hire.
  • Washington State Radiologic Technologist License for fluoroscoping imaging.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  • Preferred experience in high-volume STEMI programs.

Responsibilities

  • Function across Cath Lab, IR, and Vascular suites effectively.
  • Support high-risk and emergent procedures including STEMI interventions and complex PCI.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in advanced access techniques (radial, femoral, brachial, pedal).
  • Assist with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and waveform interpretation.
  • Anticipate equipment and supply needs for complex procedures.
  • Support rapid room turnover during high-volume operations.
  • Participate in call response for emergent cases.
  • Independently manage high-acuity cases while scrubbing, monitoring, or circulating.
  • Operate advanced imaging systems and support specialty equipment troubleshooting.
  • Precept Technologist I staff and other orientees.

Benefits

  • Potential sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for experienced technologists.
  • Relocation bonus up to $10,000 based on move distance.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
  • Generous paid time off and extended illness leave.
  • Tuition assistance and career development training.
Full Job Description
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: 10 hour shifts with call requirements

*** $20,000 Sign on Bonus for experienced Technologist! Eligible New Hires with 1+ years experience!***

Benefits and Incentives

Sign-On Bonus: Potentially up to $20,000

Relocation Bonus: Potentially up to $10,000 (depending on distance of move)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan with employer contributions.

Time Off & Flexibility: Generous paid time off, extended illness time, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, training programs, and career development opportunities.

Position Summary
The Cardiovascular Technologist II is an advanced, multi-service procedural technologist responsible for supporting complex and high-risk diagnostic and interventional procedures across Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Vascular service lines.
This role demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, independent technical proficiency, and the ability to support emergent and high-acuity cases including STEMI, cardiac implants, peripheral vascular interventions, complex embolization, and critical limb procedures.

The Technologist II serves as a clinical resource, supports procedural efficiency, and promotes safe, high-reliability operations across all procedural environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Functions competently across Cath Lab, IR, and Vascular procedural suites.
  • Supports high-risk and emergent procedures including but not limited to: STEMI and cardiogenic shock interventions; Impella, IABP, and mechanical circulatory support; complex PCI (atherectomy, bifurcation stenting); complex peripheral vascular interventions; pulmonary embolism thrombectomy; embolization and advanced IR procedures.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in advanced access techniques (i.e. radial, femoral, brachial, & pedal as applicable).
  • Assists with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and waveform interpretation.
  • Anticipates equipment and supply needs for complex procedures.
  • Supports rapid room turnover during high-volume or emergent operations.
  • Participates in call response for multi-service emergent cases.
  • Participates in charge capture review and posting logs as needed.
  • Independently scrubs, monitors, or circulates in high-acuity cases.
  • Operates advanced imaging systems (fluoroscopy, IVUS, FFR/iFR, hemodynamic recording systems).
  • Assists in setup and troubleshooting of specialty equipment including mechanical thrombectomy systems, atherectomy platforms, closure devices, and mechanical circulatory support devices.
  • Demonstrates radiation safety expertise and safety reporting.
  • Serves as a preceptor for Technologist I staff and orientees.
  • Participates in performance improvement initiatives (turnaround time, first case on-time starts, equipment standardization).
  • Contributes to quality metrics such as COAP quality program outcomes, contrast stewardship, radiation dose monitoring, case start efficiency, or STEMI door-to-balloon performance.


Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years of recent experience in invasive cardiovascular or interventional radiology procedures.
  • Documented competency in high-risk procedural support.
  • Certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography R.T. (R) or Certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • Advanced certification in Cardiac Interventional R.T. (CI), Vascular Interventional R.T. (VI), or RCIS required within 2 years of hire
  • Washington State Radiologic Technologist License required for individuals performing fluoroscoping imaging
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
  • Experience in high-volume STEMI program preferred


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 $49.61 - $82.00 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.

About Multicare Health

MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides a range of medical services in the Pacific Northwest. The organization was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. MultiCare operates hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers in Washington and Idaho. The organization employs over 20,000 people and serves more than 1 million patients each year. MultiCare is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to the communities it serves.
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