Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 100,245,000 - 162,898,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health's Franklin Square Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures, coordinate patient care, and maintain Cath Lab equipment.

This hands-on role requires RCIS certification, completion of a 2-year Cardiovascular Technologist program, and CPR within 90 days of hire; contribute to patient safety and high-quality outcomes in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training completed.
• RCIS certification by CCI required.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures.
• Prepare and inject contrast media; support catheter and guide wire placement.
• Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and record vital signs.
• Educate patients and provide discharge instructions.
• Ensure Cath Lab equipment functions properly and manage supplies.

Skills

CPR

Education

Two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training program (required)

RCIS certification (CCI)

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. 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 p 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:

• 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 $34.98 - USD $56.85 /Hr.