Cardiac Interventional Radiology Technologist

MedStar Health; Joppatowne (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Cardiac Intervention Technologist II in the Baltimore, MD area. The role performs angiographic and interventional procedures with emphasis on patient management before, during, and after the procedure.

The position supports high-quality imaging and patient care in a busy cath lab environment. Eligible candidates will have an AMA-approved radiologic technology program, ARRT certification, Maryland license, and ACLS or eligibility.

Qualifications

• AMA-approved program in Radiologic Technology (2+ years).
• Experience in diagnostic radiology is required.
• Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization preferred.
• ARRT certification or registration.
• Maryland Radiology license required.
• ACLS certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Administers contrast media during cardiac catheterization as directed by the cardiologist.
• Assists in obtaining hemodynamic data and monitors patient during procedures.
• Maintains supplies, records, and inventory for the lab.
• Operates imaging equipment safely to produce high-quality images.
• Provides patient education and post-procedural care and discharge instructions.
• Responds to on-call emergencies per department policy.

Skills

Diagnostic radiology experience

Interventional radiology

ARRT certification

Maryland radiology license

ACLS certification

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

About this Job:

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiac Intervention Technologist II to join our team at Medstar Franklin Square Hospital and Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore MD. The Cardiac Intervention Technologist II will perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the 'Healthiest Maryland Businesses'.

Primary Duties:

• Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure. Recognizes the effect of pathology and vital signs to determine the amount of pressure of each hand injection.
• Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognizes both minor and dangerous arrhythmia. Provides appropriate patient care as required. Functions as a first assistant to the physician by scrubbing independently and aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media in accordance with physician instruction. Schedules and maintains orderly patient flow
• Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies, all appropriate patient records and department check sheets. Orders supplies from outside vendors in hospital purchasing system. Assists supervisor with all aspects of inventory control. Correctly enters patient and supply information into the RIS and/or hospital computer system.
• Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures, angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care and monitoring during all phases of the procedure in accordance with physician instructions and established policy. Has knowledge of all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely. Responds to on-call emergencies in accordance with department policy.
• Responsible for pre-procedural duties such as sterile tray preparation, procedural patient education, and confirmation of required lab work and patient medical history, including indications for the study and all previous related exams; as well as post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter and/or device insertion site and patient discharge instructions. Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to the receiving care unit. Safely operates all imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment, pressure injectors, processors, rapid film changer, and cine) to produce high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with departmental policy.

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration.
• 2 years' experience in diagnostic radiology.
• Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization or equivalent.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification or registration.
• Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $41.98 - USD $71.68 /Hr.