Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist - Invasive Procedures

MedStar Health; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Upper Marlboro, MD seeks a Cardiovascular Cath Lab professional to support a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient prep, IV starts, EKG monitoring, and assisting with invasive procedures such as diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, EP/ablation, and peripheral interventions.

Candidate should have RCIS or equivalent certification and 1–2 years of Cath Lab or Interventional Rad experience, with BLS/ACLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RCIS or equivalent certification required.
• 1–2 years in Cardiac Catheterization or Interventional Radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Starts IVs, monitors EKG, and prepares patients.
• Assists with invasive procedures: Cardiac catheterization, ICD and Pacemaker, EP and ablation, peripheral, bronchoscopic and bone marrow harvest procedures.
• Performs quality control on X-ray equipment before procedures.
• Assists physician during procedures and manages post-procedure sheath removal with manual pressure.
• Records and interprets hemodynamic data using Mac Lab monitoring system.
• Prepares equipment and room for cases; cleans and restocks after procedures.
• Participates in orientation, training, and inventory management in the Cath Lab.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Hemodynamic monitoring

Starting IVs

Cardiac catheterization

Room prep & draping

Education

RCIS certification

ARRT/RCES/RCVT/ARRT-CI or ARRT-VI

BLS/ACLS certification

Tools

Mac Lab monitoring system

X-ray console/equipment

Job description

MedStar Health in Upper Marlboro, MD seeks a Cardiovascular Cath Lab professional to support a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient prep, IV starts, EKG monitoring, and assisting with invasive procedures such as diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, EP/ablation, and peripheral interventions.

Candidate should have RCIS or equivalent certification and 1–2 years of Cath Lab or Interventional Rad experience, with BLS/ACLS credentials.