Cardiac Interventional Technologist II

MEDSTAR HEALTH; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Cardiac Interventional Technologist II at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. In this role, you'll perform essential cardiac procedures, administer patient care, and manage necessary equipment, all while being part of a leading healthcare system in the Baltimore-Washington region. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and add to your expertise in cardiology, apply now!

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in diagnostic radiology.
• Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization or equivalent.
• ARRT certification or registration.

Responsibilities

• Performs angiographic and interventional procedures.
• Administers contrast media and monitors patient during procedures.
• Responsible for pre-procedural duties and patient education.

Skills

Patient management

Electrocardiographic recognition

Patient monitoring

Education

Completion of AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology

Radiology Technologist license in Maryland

Job description

General Summary of Position

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!

MedStar Health is looking foraCardiac Interventional Technologist IIto join our team atMedStar Union Memorial Hospital!

Schedule:Four 9-hour shifts 6:30am - 4pm with weekday and weekend on call requirements

TheCardiac Interventional Technologist IIwill 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 metroregion,also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

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 todeterminethe 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. Providesappropriate patientcare asrequired.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 mediain accordance withphysician instruction.Schedules andmaintainsorderly patient flow

• Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies, allappropriate patientrecords and department check sheets.Orders supplies from outside vendors in hospitalpurchasingsystem.Assistssupervisor with all aspects of inventory control.Correctly enters patient and supply information into the RIS and/or hospital computer system.

• Performshemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures,angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care andmonitoringduring all phases of the procedurein accordance withphysician instructions and established policy. Has knowledge of all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely.Responds to on-call emergenciesin accordance withdepartment policy.

• Responsible forpre-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 allpreviousrelated exams; as well aspost-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter and/or device insertion site and patient discharge instructions.Providespatient transportation and communicates patient care status tothe receivingcare unit.Safelyoperatesall imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment, pressure injectors, processors, rapid film changer, and cine) to produce high-quality diagnostic imagesin accordance withdepartmental policy.

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration.

• 2years' experiencein 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.

• AdvancedCardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification or eligibility.

This position has a hiring range of $CUSTOM.SALARY.MIN - $CUSTOM.SALARY.MAX