Cardiovascular Technologist

MedStar Health; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University Hospital seeks a cardiovascular technologist to support a multidisciplinary cath lab team. You will assist with invasive procedures such as diagnostic cardiac catheterization, ICD/pacemaker work, EP/ablation, peripheral, bronchoscopy, and bone marrow harvest.

You will perform pre-procedure setup, patient monitoring, arterial/venous sheath management, hemodynamic data collection, and post-procedure room turnover, while adhering to regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RCIS/RCVT/ARRT certifications preferred or required.
• BLS/ACLS certifications required or preferred as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care for adults including starting IVs and monitoring.
• Assists during invasive procedures (cardiac catheterization, ICD/pacemaker, EP/ablation, peripheral, bronchoscopy, bone marrow harvest).
• Keeps X-ray equipment/quality checks prior to procedures.
• Assists physician during procedures and manages post-procedure sheath removal.
• Records hemodynamic data and prepares equipment for cases.
• Participates in training, orientation, and inventory management.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Starting IVs

Patient prep and drape

Invasive procedure support

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

RCIS

RCVT

ARRT ARRT-CI

ARRT-VI

RCES

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Mac Lab monitoring system

X-ray console

Job description

About this Job:

General Summary of PositionThe incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab working with a variety of service lines. Procedures include: Diagnostic Cardiac catheterization ICD and Pacemaker procedures Electrophysiology and Ablation procedures Diagnostic and Interventional Peripheral procedures Interventional and Diagnostic Bronchoscopy procedures Bone Marrow Harvest procedures. The incumbent in this position will assist with all invasive 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 IV's EKG monitoring cardiac outputs and prepping and draping patients.Assists with invasive procedures such as; Diagnostic Cardiac catheterization ICD and Pacemaker procedures Electrophysiology and Ablation procedures Diagnostic and Interventional Peripheral procedures Interventional and Diagnostic Bronchoscopy procedures Bone Marrow Harvest procedures.Performs quality control functions of the X-ray console/equipment before procedures.Assists physician during the procedure. Removes/ pulls arterial and venous sheaths from patient after procedure and apply appropriate manual pressure.Records and interprets hemodynamic data using Mac Lab 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 managing 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 QualificationsEducation

Associate's degree preferredBachelor's degree preferredEKG/hemodynamic monitoring. requiredExperience

1-2 years Minimum of 1 year in Cardiac Catheterization or Interventional Radiology requiredAdditional exposure in Electrophysiology and specific Peripheral Interventions preferredLicenses and Certifications

RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required orRCVT - Registered Cardiovasc Tec required orARRT ARRT ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI required orRCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist requiredBLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross requiredACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities

Current knowledge and techniques in Cath Lab knowledge of cardiology meds EKG monitoring starting IV's 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.