Cardiovascular Technologist, CVRT (Johns Hopkins Hospital)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist to join their dynamic team in Baltimore. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment, directly contributing to patient care through advanced diagnostic procedures. You will be responsible for performing interventional angiographic and cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring patient safety, and assisting physicians during critical operations. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a culturally diverse team that values innovation and excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program required.
• Must have a Radiologic Technologist License or ARRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs special diagnostic procedures in Radiology including cardiac catheterization.
• Assists physician during procedures and prepares patients appropriately.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Interventional Procedures

Radiation Safety

Basic Nursing Functions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Radiologic Technologist License or ARRT Certification

Current BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is hiring for an Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist (CVRT) in the Cath Lab.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shifts
• Monday - Friday
• 13 week contract

Pay Range: $75-$85

Responsibilities

• Performs special diagnostic procedures in Radiology, including interventional angiographic procedures, interventional diagnostic procedures, and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all equipment components, including patient monitoring devices.
• Employee demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Competently selects catheters and guide wires, and prepares appropriate contrast material utilizing power injector.
• Prepares room with appropriate equipment and film.
• Prepares patient for procedures, explains certain aspects of procedure to patient, and obtains preliminary films.
• Processes & assembles films for interpretation.
• Follows established procedures to provide radiation safety procedures for oneself and the patient.
• Performs basic nursing functions regarding patient care, including recording of vital signs as indicated.
• Identifies arrhythmias and informs physician of patient status.
• Correctly identifies all films as to anatomical site and patient identity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program.
• Required either Radiologic Technologist License in the State of Maryland and an ARRT certification; or RCIS certification can be accepted in place of License and ARRT.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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.