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

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.

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.

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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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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