Cardiac Catheterization Technician

Overview

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Cardiac Catheterization Technicians to join our healthcare team supporting the military community and their families.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve our nation's military members, retirees, and their families by providing essential cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic support. These services are in the Cardiology Department and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Tacoma, Washington.

You will be working alongside physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to support complex diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Technicians will serve in a multi-role capacity, performing scrub, monitor, and circulator duties while assisting physicians with invasive cardiovascular procedures on stable and critically ill patients.

• Duty Location: Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA 98431. No Telework allowed.
• Duty Hours: As a general guideline, shifts may include 8, 10, 12-regular hour shifts, Monday-Friday, and up to 24 hour On-Call shifts to include weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays, dependent upon mission requirements.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Scrub: Prepare and maintain the sterile field, select and prepare procedure-specific instruments, catheters, supplies, and equipment, and assist physicians during complex cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other interventional procedures. Maintain aseptic technique and operate specialized fluoroscopic imaging equipment.
• Monitor: Operate computerized cardiac imaging and monitoring systems; monitor and record hemodynamic measurements, ECG tracings, pressure waveforms, and other physiological data. Process and store diagnostic images, recognize abnormal findings or changes in patient condition, and communicate findings to the medical team. Support or initiate ACLS protocols when necessary.
• Circulator: Coordinate patient care before, during, and after procedures, including patient positioning, monitoring, equipment operation, and maintaining patient safety and comfort. Operate specialized cardiovascular equipment, assist with emergency interventions, perform point-of-care testing, and ensure compliance with radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Additional Responsibilities: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, perform quality control and preventive maintenance, manage sterile instruments and supply inventories, support staff training, maintain procedural documentation, participate in policy and procedure revisions, and assist with research and quality improvement activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Minimum one year experience within the last two years as a Cardiac Catheterization Technician.
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Certification(s):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Web-based (on-line) classes are not acceptable by the Government.
• Degree/Education:Cardiac Catheterization Technician must be a graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Training program in the field of study (either in invasive cardiovascular technology or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound).

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS) or Radiology Tech Registered Cardiovascular Invasive (RTR-CI) preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Must pass TB Test
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To ensure fair and consistent consideration of all applicants, all candidates must submit a formal application through Planned Systems International's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCIMS. Resumes submitted via email, social media, referrals, recruiting events, or other means will not be considered an official application and must be accompanied by a completed online application in the ATS before a candidate can be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, or to receive an update regarding the status of your application, please contact Talent Acquisition by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.