Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,152 - 81,057; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to assist in various invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at their Baltimore location. This role requires coordination with physicians, patient management, and monitoring during procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of a two-year Cardiovascular Technologist program, and CPR certification. The company offers a supportive work environment along with comprehensive benefits such as health and wellness support, tuition assistance, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist preferred.
• Completion of additional education in basic sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in complex diagnostic procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-procedural patient care.
• Administer contrast media under physician guidance.

Skills

Assists physicians in angiographic procedures

Monitors patients

Educates patients

Conducts hemodynamic monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of the two year Cardiovascular Technologist training program

CPR Certification

Job description

About The Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital! 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. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

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
• 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.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.