Pediatric And Congenital Electrophysiology Technician
At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.
Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
Position Summary
The Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Technician at Mary Bridge Children's will provide advanced technical and patient-care support for diagnostic and interventional pediatric EP procedures, including intracardiac mapping, ablations, device implantation (pacemakers/ICDs), and EP studies in infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease. The role emphasizes family-centered care, radiation safety/ ALARA, and seamless coordination across the Mary Bridge Children's Heart Center's multidisciplinary team. Through providing support during diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures, you will be able to apply your independent decision-making skills every day. The tech serves in the scrub, circulator, and recording role. The tech acquires/ measures/ calculates hemodynamic data, performs blood work analysis, prepare procedure rooms, preps patients for procedures, transports patients to and from the lab, cleans procedure rooms, and prepares instruments for re-sterilization. The tech directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, staff, and patients and adheres to regulatory practices within the cardiac cath/EP lab.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain EP lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.
- Perform direct patient care activities under the direction of the Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab/ EP Registered Nurse and/or the Cath Lab Operations Manager as necessary and appropriate
- Set up EP/Cath equipment and supplies; verify function and calibration of electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators, and 3D electro‑anatomic mapping platforms. Maintain sterile field and infection‑control standards.
- Perform and document equipment QC; maintain inventory at specified par levels.
- Serve in scrub, circulator, and recording roles for EP procedures (e.g., SVT/VT/VF pathway mapping and ablation, EPS, temporary/permanent pacemaker and ICD implants), including hemodynamic data acquisition and calculations.
- Operate fluoroscopic systems with ALARA principles; utilize non‑fluoroscopic 3D mapping and image‑guided navigation to minimize radiation exposure for pediatric patients.
- Support ICE/echo, IVUS (if applicable), and assist with catheter/device management; troubleshoot system and signal quality issues.
- Support patient care before, during, and after procedures, including transport and monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology or radiology program.
- Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification or as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or currently enrolled and in second year of an Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program
- Current RCIS or ARRT certification or commitment to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Registered ARRT (VI) or Registered ARRT (CI) preferred
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) registry as a standard for care provision, previous experience and RCES registry or commitment to obtain within six (6) months of employment
- Current AHA, BLS, and ACLS CPR certifications at the time of hire; PALS strongly preferred (or obtained within 6 months)
- At least one year of diagnostic radiology or interventional radiology experience required
- Pediatric EP experience in a tertiary or quaternary care center
- Experience with 3D mapping systems (e.g., CARTO/EnSite), ICE, low‑/zero‑fluoro workflows, and robotic magnetic navigation (e.g., Stereotaxis) for complex anatomies preferred
- Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease and pediatric hemodynamics
- Familiarity with ECMO and hybrid OR procedures preferred
- Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification or as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or currently enrolled and in second year of an Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist program
- RCIS or commitment to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Current AHA, BLS and ACLS CPR certifications at time of hire
- Note: All staff have the opportunity and are encouraged to use the Computer Based Cath Lab Orientation 12 week module program as a tool to become registry ready
About Mary Bridge Children's
For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $55.34 - $91.46 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.