Assistant Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist Jobs

Salary: $84,183.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-021
Department: Instruction Downtown
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY
Summary
Bates Technical College is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist to lead and teach in the new Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program, launching Fall 2025. This faculty leader will be responsible for designing and delivering curriculum, setting up labs and facilities, securing clinical partnerships, guiding the program through initial accreditation, and serving as a visible advocate for this high demand but often underrecognized allied health field. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures, a collaborative spirit, and a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. This role requires close coordination with healthcare partners to provide students with rigorous, hands-on training and clinical experience. As the program's lead faculty, the successful candidate will play a vital role in raising awareness of cardiovascular technology as a career path, guiding the program through accreditation with CAAHEP and JRC-CVT, and ensuring students are well-prepared for licensure and employment in this critical area of patient care.
This is a Tenure-Track, full-time faculty position beginning September 22, 2026 (Fall Quarter 2026). This is a 214 day/ 7 hour per day position.
This position is open until filled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions

• Teach assigned courses and provide high-quality instruction using a variety of delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Provide hands-on learning experiences, integrating industry best practices in invasive cardiovascular procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, patient care, and more.
• Design engaging, real-world assignments that reinforce learning outcomes and prepare students for professional practice.
• Document and maintain records of demonstrated student competencies to ensure eligibility for professional certification and licensure.
• Guide students in understanding cardiovascular anatomy, procedural protocols, radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations in invasive cardiovascular technology.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners and the program medical director to align the curriculum with workforce needs and secure clinical placements in hospitals, catheterization labs, and other cardiovascular care settings.
• Act as an advocate for the invasive cardiovascular technology field, promoting career pathways and building awareness of this high-demand profession.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement to ensure courses reflect evolving industry standards, accreditation requirements, and advancements in cardiovascular technology.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, students, and clinical partners.
• Coordinate and orient other program faculty members, preceptors, and all other instructional and support staff in the academic and clinical phases of the program
• Provide students with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through well-structured syllabi and course materials.
• Support student recruitment, retention, completion, and career readiness through effective instruction and mentorship.
• Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students in a classroom setting, utilizing available technology.
• Ensure that individual, lab, and small group instruction is based on the best available education practices, meet standards for content, and is relevant to students' career goals.
• Maintain student and curriculum records i.e. student progress and attendance, instructional syllabi, course curriculum and plans, and grades.
• Ensure students are prepared for and can obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• In collaboration with the Dean and VPI, provide administrative supervision and organization for the program, including budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of, and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support college student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology credential, or similar
• Bachelor's degree from an US recognized accredited institution
• Active RCIS Certification, or the ability to obtain before employment begins.
• At least two years' experience in cardiovascular health care; and
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology.

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory and/or leadership experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, , or For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes
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