Facility: MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital
Location: Yakima, Washington
Start Date: January 19, 2026
End Date: September 21, 2026
Coverage Type: 24-hour Call Only (approximately 1 week per month)
Practice Setting: Inpatient Cath Lab / STEMI Call
EMR: Epic
Position Overview MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist to provide Cath Lab and STEMI call coverage on a locum basis. This long-term opportunity supports the facility during an ongoing permanent search and offers steady 1-week-per-month coverage blocks.
Impella proficiency is the top priority for this client.
Candidates must have recent, hands-on Impella experience, with the ability to manage device insertion, monitoring, and troubleshooting independently.
Experience with pulmonary embolism interventions is a strong plus, but selection will center on Impella capability.
Assignment Details Schedule: 24-hour beeper call; 1 week per month (exact dates TBD)
Patient Volume: 2 6 cases per shift (Cath Lab focus)
Response Time: 20 minutes
Call Back Rate: 20%
Phone Consults: 1 per day
Admissions: None
Trauma Level: III
Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 PA/NP, and 1 Office Staff
Privileges: Temporary privileges available for clean histories (credentialing days)
Requirements Board Certification: Interventional Cardiology (Fellowship required)
Licensure: Active WA license or IMLC eligibility
Certifications: ACLS required
Experience: Recent Impella device experience REQUIRED; PE treatment proficiency preferred
Travel & Lodging Why This Opportunity This is an excellent chance to join the MultiCare Health System in a key interventional role supporting their Cath Lab and STEMI program. Physicians with strong Impella experience will be prioritized for immediate review and interview.
