Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist: Interventional Specialist

University of Maryland Medical System; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cath Lab Technologist at University of Maryland Medical System provides flexible, system-wide staffing across facilities and performs invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including sterile field maintenance, documentation, emergency readiness, and participating in quality improvement and regulatory

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiography program.
• Current Maryland radiation license.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital imaging setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Establishes and maintains a sterile field; adheres to universal precautions and infection prevention and control policies.
• Transports patients to and from procedure and recovery areas while protecting patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; documents appropriately in designated systems.
• Demonstrates competency in Interventional Angiography and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to Universal Protocol and verifying patient, procedure, site, and indication before invasive procedures.
• Recognizes and communicates hemodynamic changes to support clinical decisions.
• Monitors and ensures readiness of emergency equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Participates in QA and regulatory compliance including Joint Commission standards.
• Educates patients and families about procedures, expectations, and recovery.
• Reviews procedure schedules to ensure available supplies and resources.
• Assists physicians during procedures requiring BLS/ACLS and responds to emergent situations.
• Operates and troubleshoots equipment; escalates issues as needed.
• Applies ionizing radiation under physician direction while minimizing exposure.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate communication with diverse patient populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Accredited Radiography program

Maryland radiation license

ACLS certification

Minimum two years hospital imaging experience

ARRT radiography certification (preferred)

Job description

The Cath Lab Technologist at University of Maryland Medical System provides flexible, system-wide staffing across facilities and performs invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including sterile field maintenance, documentation, emergency readiness, and participating in quality improvement and regulatory