Cardiac Interventional Technologist II

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,988 - 98,030; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Baltimore is seeking a Cardiac Intervention Technologist II to perform angiographic and interventional procedures at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. Responsibilities include administering contrast media, patient management, and maintaining inventory of interventional supplies. Candidates should hold an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology degree with at least 2 years of experience in diagnostic radiology and ARRT certification. The position offers a salary range of $42.82 - $71.16 per hour.

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.
• ARRT certification or registration.

Responsibilities

• Administers contrast media during cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Functions as a first assistant to the physician during procedures.
• Maintains adequate interventional and cardiac supplies.
• Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring.
• Ensures proper pre-procedural and post-procedural patient care.

Skills

Patient management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Interventional procedures

Radiologic technology

Contrast media administration

Education

AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiac Intervention Technologist II to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. Schedule: Four 9-hour weekday shifts with on call shifts.

The Cardiac Intervention Technologist II will perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure.

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.

This position has a hiring range of $42.82 - $71.16.