Cardiovascular Technologist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 81,278 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to support the Cardiology Department (Cath Lab, Stress Lab, and Nuclear Stress Lab). The position is a 12-week contract with schedule 7:00am–5:30pm and on-call requirements including weekends, with pay rate of $59.00–$62.00 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, patient preparation, imaging, and monitoring; ensuring equipment readiness and safety; and documenting findings per

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiologic/Interventional procedures or advanced imaging training.
• ARRT certified with current registration; MD Radiography license and current CPR/ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients on the radiographic aspects of the procedures to be performed; informs patients, families about procedure specifics.
• Prepares patients for procedures including placement of EKG electrodes for monitoring of cardiac rhythm; correctly places defibrillator pads.
• Prepares procedure trays, performs site preparation, drapes patient, and organizes instruments per protocols; maintains sterile technique.
• Operates fluoroscopy and adjusts dose to maximize imaging while minimizing exposure.
• Monitors patient vital signs; notifies physician of changes; demonstrates ability to cardiovert/defibrillate under direction.
• Obtains images and archives data in radiology system; enters data into Paceart as needed.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment; reports malfunctions; performs QC per standards.
• Operates hemodynamic and electrophysiologic monitoring equipment with minimal supervision; understands complex protocol requirements.

Skills

Radiologic interventional procedures

Patient education

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Two-year college or technical school program

Tools

ARRT certification

Maryland radiography license

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of temporary employment while working within one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations. Join a diverse team of world-class healthcare professionals and gain exposure to advanced technology, innovative treatments, and groundbreaking medical research.

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to support the Cardiology Department (Cath Lab, Stress Lab, and Nuclear Stress Lab).

Schedule:

• 12 week contract; 7:00am - 5:30pm with on call requirements including weekends.

Pay Rate: $59.00 - $62.00 per hour (Based on experience).

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients on the radiographic aspects of the procedures to be performed. Participates in the education process supplementing teaching given by physicians/nursing by informing patients, families/significant others about procedure specifics.
• Prepares patients for procedures including the accurate placement of EKG electrodes for monitoring of cardiac rhythm.Correctly places defibrillator pads.
• Utilizing sterile technique, prepares procedure trays, performs operating site preparation, drapes patient, and organizes instruments and supplies following established protocols.
• Operates fluoroscopy following established protocols and adjusts dose to maximize imaging while minimizing exposure to patients and clinical staff during procedure performance.
• Monitors patient vital signs during examination. Notifies attending physician of changes. Under the direction of the physician, demonstrates the ability to use bi-phasic defibrillator to cardiovert or defibrillate patients to terminate lethal heart rhythms.
• Obtains images, archives specific images and manages back up of image data on radiology system. Enters data into Paceart as needed.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Performs equipment QC per manufacturers' standards.
• Operates hemodynamic and electrophysiologic monitoring and stimulating equipment with minimal supervision. Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of complex procedure protocols for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Qualifications

• Work requires completion of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent, which normally is acquired in a two-year college or technical school program
• Prefer at minimum of at least one year experience in Radiologic / Interventional procedures or completed an advance imaging program
• ARRT certified with current registration required. Radiography license by the Maryland Board of Physicians and current CPR and ACLS certification required

Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.