Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist for its Washington Hospital Center. In this vital role, you will support physicians in complex diagnostic procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. With a focus on both invasive and non-invasive techniques, this position offers substantial responsibilities in a recognized healthcare system along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Day shift, no weekends

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Cardiovascular Technologist training program, RCIS or RCES preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular lab procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, ensuring a sterile field.
• Monitor patient vitals and provide comfort during procedures.
• Document patient data and handle procedural equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Monitoring

Invasive Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Cardiovascular Technologist training program

RCIS or RCES certification

Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography

ACLS certification

Job description

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$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS PAID OUT AFTER 90 DAYS

DAY SHIFT, NO WEEKENDS

MedStar Health is looking for an Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

As an Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist, you will assist the physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures such as Electrophysiology Studies; Permanent Pacemakers, Bi Ventricular Implantable Cardioverters, Cardiac Ablations Laser Lead Extractions, and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities, and other duties as assigned.

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Primary Duties

• Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Prepares catheters, guiding wires, sheaths, etc. for physicians, as needed. Prepares, cleans, and drapes appropriate sites prior to invasive procedures, ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.
• Enters required patient data into the computer, connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during, and post-procedure. Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG), blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
• Assists with insertion of implantable devices, ablations, and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal. Prepares/cleans, arranges, and stocks room/equipment for next procedure. Maintains and stocks inventory, such as catheters, defibrillators, monitors, and temporary pacemakers.
• Documents required data prior to, during and post-procedure and enter as appropriate codes/charges/equipment used into computer for statistical/billing reports. Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions, as appropriate. Provides patient’s family/significant others with information related to procedures, according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Participates/responds to post-procedure site bleeding, hematomas, pain, loss of distal pulse, etc., as appropriate, and documents findings and resolution. Participates in the orientation, training, and in-services of other/new personnel, as defined by EPL manager and departmental educator. Administers contrast at the direction of the physician while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences.
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography.
• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
• Health Services/ ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
• Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology laboratory procedures, particularly as it relates to cardiac and electrophysiology invasive and non-invasive procedures preferred.
  
  

This position has a hiring range of $37.659 - $64.912.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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