Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech: On-Call & STEMI

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens LLC, doing business as AIMS Force, seeks an experienced Cardiovascular Technician to join the invasive cardiology team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. You will scrub, monitor, and assist in cath lab procedures, with on-call rotations and 24/7 STEMI coverage, supporting cardiac care in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires ACLS; RCIS/ARRT/RCES are preferred, and at least one year in a cardiac cath lab is expected. Must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed an accredited Cardiovascular Technician training program (civilian or military).
• ACLS certification is mandatory.
• RCIS, ARRT, or RCES preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, circulate, and operate imaging equipment during Cath Lab procedures.
• Perform patient assessments and vital signs collection.
• Initiate IVs and administer medications under supervision.
• Prep patients using sterile technique and assist in hemostasis post-procedure.
• Operate monitoring systems, ECGs, and contrast injectors.
• Assist in device placements and interventional procedures.
• Respond to cardiac emergencies using ACLS and support resuscitation.
• Maintain equipment logs, QC, and inventory; restock as needed.
• Train new staff and participate in unit readiness checklists.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations for STEMI and IR cases.

Skills

Cardiovascular knowledge

ACLS knowledge

Teamwork under stress

Medical equipment handling

EMR software proficiency

C-arm imaging familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Cardiovascular Technician program

Tools

C-arm imaging

Pressure transducers

Contrast injectors

Sterile technique equipment

Job description

AIMS Locum Tenens LLC, doing business as AIMS Force, seeks an experienced Cardiovascular Technician to join the invasive cardiology team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. You will scrub, monitor, and assist in cath lab procedures, with on-call rotations and 24/7 STEMI coverage, supporting cardiac care in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires ACLS; RCIS/ARRT/RCES are preferred, and at least one year in a cardiac cath lab is expected. Must be a U.S.