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.