Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 49,593 - 81,278; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to support physicians in invasive procedures at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital.

You will manage patient care before, during, and after procedures, ensure equipment readiness, and uphold infection control while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Completion of the two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college.
• Registration as a RCIS with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares and injects contrast media under physician guidance while supporting catheter and guidewire placement.
• Conducts hemodynamic monitoring, records vital signs, and accurately enters patient and supply information into hospital systems.
• Educates patients, prepares sterile trays, monitors catheter insertion sites, and provides discharge instructions.
• Ensures proper functioning of Cath Lab equipment, adheres to infection control protocols, and manages inventory for supplies and emergency equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Hemodynamic monitoring

Catheterization support

Contrast media administration

Infection control protocols

Education

Two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training program

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join our team at Medstar Franklin Square Hospital.

The cardiovascular invasive specialist coordinates and assists the physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure. The incumbent works in a multidisciplinary lab, collaborating with various service lines and diagnostic cardiac procedures.

MedStar Health offers 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.
• Prepares and injects contrast media under physician guidance while supporting catheter and guidewire placement.
• Conducts hemodynamic monitoring, records vital signs, and accurately enters patient and supply information into hospital systems.
• Educates patients, prepares sterile trays, monitors catheter insertion sites, and provides discharge instructions.
• Ensures proper functioning of Cath Lab equipment, adheres to infection control protocols, and manages inventory for supplies and emergency equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of the two‑year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college (required). Additional education in basic sciences is preferred.
• Registration as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Compensation

USD $35.68 – $58.84 per hour.