Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for its facilities at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The role coordinates with physicians on invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures and manages patients before, during, and after the procedure in a multidisciplinary lab.

You will work across service lines, ensure equipment functionality, maintain infection control, and contribute to patient education and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training program required; additional sciences education preferred.
• RCIS certification with CCI required.
• CPR is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures (cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, ablation).
• Administer contrast media, monitor patients, provide pre- and post-procedural care.
• Prepare and inject contrast media under physician guidance; support catheter and guide wire placement.
• Monitor hemodynamics, record vital signs, and enter patient data into hospital systems.
• Educate patients, prepare sterile trays, monitor access sites, and provide discharge instructions.

Skills

Cath Lab procedures

Hemodynamic monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiovascular Technologist training program (2-year)

RCIS registration with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join our team at the following locations:

• Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
• Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

The cardiovascular invasive specialist coordinates and assists the physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to, during and after the procedure. The incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab, working with a variety of service lines, in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties

• Assists physicians in angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures, including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and ablation. Administers contrast media, monitors patients, and provides pre- and post-procedural care.
• Prepare and inject contrast media under physician guidance while supporting catheter and guide wire placement.
• Conduct hemodynamic monitoring, record vital signs, and accurately enter patient and supply information into hospital systems.
• Educate patients, prepare sterile trays, monitor catheter insertion sites, and provide discharge instructions.
• Ensure proper functioning of Cath Lab equipment, adhere to infection control protocols, and manage inventory for supplies and emergency equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Completion of the two year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college (required) additional education in basic sciences (preferred)
• Registration as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required within 90 days of hire.

Salary

USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.