In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. 

We're proud to share that St. Michael Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

JOB SUMMARY 

This job is primarily responsible for providing clinical and technological assistance to an Electrophysiologist (MD) in performing complex invasive electrophysiology studies/procedures.  An incumbent assists the physician with all procedures in the EP lab, including implanted devices and arrhythmia ablations; assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and device implants.  An incumbent provides patient care to all electrophysiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure.

Work includes performing arrhythmia ablations, assisting in geometric mapping and implantation of cardiac devices (e.g. loop recorders, pacemakers, defibrillators, leadless pacemakers, S-ICDs, etc.).  An incumbent assists during electrophysiology procedures in the role of either: 1) a circulating technologist, who directly assists the procedural team; 2) a scrub technologist, who directly assists the physician during the procedure, or 3) a monitoring technologist.  An incumbent is responsible for safe and proper equipment set up and operation as well as related recognition/troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.  

Work involves the application of scientific principles related to clinical electrophysiology to provide technical support and patient care services and an incumbent applies/integrates knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, electrical technique and interventions being performed to monitor the patient for potential/actual physiological and behavioral changes intra-procedure and intervenes appropriately within scope of licensure.

Work requires the ability to wear a lead apron and stand for 80% of work time.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field or successful completion of a Radiological Technologist program, and one year of related cardiovascular technology work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.  

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) through the Washington State Department of Health AND current Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) as issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI);   

OR

• Current licensure as a Radiologic Technologist through the Washington State Department of Health AND current Radiography certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). 
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

If classified as Electrophysiology Specialist-Cert:  Requires Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification. 

Salary : $42 - $63