St. Francis Hospital·Federal Way, Washington
The Cardiovascular Technologist performs specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance. They are responsible for preparing equipment, maintaining procedure rooms, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of imaging technology.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will be at the forefront of cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge imaging technology to directly impact life-saving diagnostic and interventional procedures.Every day, you will expertly perform specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance, meticulously preparing patients, operating advanced radiologic equipment, and contributing critical data for interpretation.
You'll ensure the safe, efficient operation of all equipment while maintaining mastery of our latest standards and protocols.To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced technical proficiency in cardiovascular imaging with a meticulous eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and a drive for continuous learning within a dynamic and collaborative Cath Lab team.
Prepares equipment/room to capture appropriate image, per physicians’ direction and in adherence to department protocols.
Reviews procedure order to determine materials/supplies that will be needed.
Ensures all equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Sets up/stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and equipment prior to procedure.
Cleans procedure room post-procedure, including cleaning of equipment/machinery in accordance with established procedures, to facilitate room turnover.
Inputs data into the imaging modality systems. #nationalcathlabtech Job Requirements Required Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology and one year of recent related work experience which may be obtained through practical education/training, upon hire or Graduation from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology and One year of work experience in the core level of the job, or any combination of experience or education that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire or Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire and Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification: WA, upon hire or Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
Candidates must have graduation from an accredited school of Radiological or Cardiovascular Technology and at least one year of recent related work experience. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and either RCIS, RCS, or ARRT registration.
Market context
In Washington, cardiovascular tech openings are typically driven by hospital and specialty clinic demand for staff who can support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduation from an accredited program, at least one year of related experience, and current BLS, ACLS, and specialty credentials such as RCIS, RCCS, or ARRT. Before applying, compare your certifications and experience against the posting, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly see whether the role fits without reading the full original description.
