Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist EP Lab (CVT, RCES)

Job description

**Job Description**

**$5000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible employees joining UW Medicine.**

**University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest EP 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:**
**Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Northwest** provides a full range of heart healthcare and prevention services.

Our services include general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services.

**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
+ Conveniently located near public transportation
+ 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 and ablations
+ 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:**

+ 1 year of EP experience and 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

+ 1 year of EP experience and 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)

**ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST**

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care.

It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring **Northwest Outpatient Medical Center** and **Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion** .

Teamwork.

Community.

Opportunity.

(https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest)

**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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team.

(https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details**

**Pay Range Minimum:**

$50.82 hourly
**Pay Range Maximum:**

$73.90 hourly
**Other Compensation:**

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Overtime
On Call Pay
Call Back Pay
**Benefits:**

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
**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 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional

**About the UW**

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.

In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

**Our Commitment**

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.

Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
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.

Required Skill Profession

Other General