Cardiovascular Technologist

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

Job summary

Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Lab technician to assist in a multidisciplinary Cath Lab, performing invasive procedures and patient care for adults under cardiovascular care. The role includes preparing equipment, assisting during procedures, and monitoring hemodynamics.

Qualifications include EKG/hemodynamic monitoring experience and 1–2 years in Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology; RCIS/RCVT/ARRT/RCES/BLS/ACLS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's preferred; EKG/hemodynamic monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with invasive procedures in the Cath Lab including diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, and peripheral procedures.
• Performs quality control of X-ray equipment before procedures and assists physician during procedures.
• Records hemodynamic data and prepares equipment and room for cases; participates in training and inventory management.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Hemodynamic monitoring

IV starting

Cath Lab procedures

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About this Job:

General Summary of Position

The 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 Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 1-2 years Minimum of 1 year in Cardiac Catheterization or Interventional Radiology required
• Additional exposure in Electrophysiology and specific Peripheral Interventions preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required or
• RCVT - Registered Cardiovasc Tec required or
• ARRT ARRT ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI required or
• RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required

Knowledge 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.