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PeaceHealth Cath Lab Technologist in Vancouver, Washington
Description
Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance May Be Available
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.46-$70.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Why PeaceHealth?
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has earned a Leapfrog “A” Safety Rating.
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center is an Accredited non-invasive vascular and echocardiography lab along with a Center of Excellence for Atrial Fibrillation; accredited with Cardiac Nuclear stress testing by Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
Our Stroke Program has Level II Stroke Center certification and is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s 2020 Get With it Guidelines® --Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Aware and Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll recognition for high standard of stroke care
Our Cardiopulmonary Rehab unit is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and has Level 1 STEMI certification.
PeaceHealth was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek and is among Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024"! Be a part of our mission-driven culture where values guide every decision, creating a truly purposeful workplace.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
Details about the position:
Uses a variety of specialized equipment in assisting the physician in the performance of all invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. May perform related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections (excluding CVOR Surgical Technologist), flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned per specialty.
Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program, or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure, and registration.
ARRT-R required
Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the State for a radiologic technologist.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
Current ALCS certification must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, or equivalent required
NIHSS course completed within six months of hire.
Previous experience working in a hospital setting required
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This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, atworek@peacehealth.org.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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