Cardiovascular Technl

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,152 - 89,144; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to assist in multidisciplinary lab procedures. Responsibilities include performing invasive procedures, monitoring patient vitals, and ensuring equipment quality. Candidates must have an Associate's degree with relevant certifications like RCIS or RCVT and at least six months of experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $35.68 to $64.71.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of six months as a cardiovascular technologist required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or similar required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care responsibilities including starting IVs.
• Assist with various cardiovascular invasive procedures.
• Record and interpret hemodynamic data using monitoring systems.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Cardiology meds knowledge

IV insertion

Calm in emergency situations

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sensis monitoring system

X-ray console/equipment

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab working with a variety of service lines in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures. Procedures include: angiogram, bronchoscopy, bone marrow harvest, L/R heart caths, fistulagram, insertion of IVC filters/loop records, and renal biopsies. The incumbent in this position will assist with all invasive cardiovascular procedures. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs assorted patient care responsibilities for adults including starting IVs, EKG monitoring, cardiac outputs and prepping and draping patients.
• Assists with cardiovascular invasive procedures such as; L and R heart catheterizations, PTCA, intra-aortic-balloon pump, permanent/temporary pacemakers, AICD, electrophysiology studies, pericardiocenteses, peripheral arteriograms and angioplasty, etc.
• Performs quality control functions of the X-ray console/equipment before procedures. Runs tapes, Digital Subtraction Acquisition and image processing.
• Assists physician during the procedure. Removes/pulls arterial and venous sheaths from patient after procedure and applies appropriate manual pressure.
• Records and interprets hemodynamic data using Sensis monitoring system.
• Prepares all the equipment, sets up field for all cases and cleans room for next procedure.
• Participates in the orientation training and in-services for cardiovascular technologists and other staff in the department.
• Assists with the inventory ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment for the Cath Lab.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• EKG/hemodynamic monitoring required

Experience

• Minimum of six months as a cardiovascular technologist or similar/job related experience required
• Additional exposure preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required or
• RCVT - Registered Cardiovasc Tech required or
• Registered Radiology Tech (RT) required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit
• Health Services/ACLS required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge and techniques in Cath Lab, knowledge of cardiology meds, EKG monitoring, starting IVs; must be able to act quickly and remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.

This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.