A Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist providing 24-hour STEMI call coverage and Cath Lab services on a locum basis at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. The role requires specialized proficiency in Impella device management, including insertion, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with additional focus on pulmonary embolism interventions. This temporary position offers 1-week-per-month call blocks to support the hospital's ongoing permanent staffing needs.
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
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.
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)
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
Nearest Airports: Yakima Air Terminal (local) or Tri-Cities Airport (PSC 90 miles SE)
Recommended Lodging: Home2 Suites Yakima Airport or Tru by Hilton Yakima Airport
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.
Interventional Cardiologist, Impella device, STEMI call coverage, Cath Lab, Pulmonary embolism intervention, Locum tenens, Cardiology, Hospitalist, Emergency cardiac care, Board-certified physician