Interventional Radiology Technologist PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Olney, Maryland is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist with invasive cardiovascular procedures. The role involves operating Cath Lab procedures, monitoring patients, and maintaining equipment while ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates should have a vocational diploma in Radiology and prefer 5-7 years of Cath Lab experience. Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Cath Lab experience preferred.
• CPR within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Operate and document all aspects of Cath Lab procedures.
• Monitor patients and document hemodynamic data.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Prepare rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Patient Monitoring

Aseptic Technique

Data Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Vocational/Technical Diploma or associate degree in Radiology

ARRT license as Registered Radiologic Technologist in Maryland

Job description

Overview

MedStar Health is looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team. This is a highly skilled technical and professional position which assists with all invasive cardiovascular procedures and other specialized interventional procedures under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist, Cardiologist and Vascular Surgeon and in accordance with established protocols. The Radiographer must be proficient in scrubbing procedures and the use of imaging, processing, and patient care-related equipment.

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Primary Duties

• Operates and documents all aspects of the Cath Lab procedures and functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working with vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technologists. Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and functions as a Scrub Assistant ensuring aseptic/sterile technique. Ensures adequate room stock and imaging procedure supplies, and assists in data recording, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data during interventional procedures.
• Assists in monitoring patients, including hemodynamic data/ECG/angiographic data; recognizes changes, documents as needed, and reports to the physician and team in a timely fashion.
• Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment for procedures while adhering to sterile technique. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment and ensures proper operation of interventional equipment. Properly positions patients and provides pre-procedure instructions. Participates in data collection and quality improvement reporting.
• Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment; prepares rooms, cleans and sterilizes equipment, restocks supplies, and informs the appropriate person when supplies need replenishment.
• Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs, attends continuing education programs to maintain certification, and completes mandatory requirements within allotted time.
• Collaborates across departments on inter-departmental teams and committees; shares knowledge and contributes to department improvement while maintaining a constructive approach in interactions.
• Ensures sterile instruments are available, maintains dosimeter badge records, creates quarterly exposure reports for the Radiation Safety Committee, and maintains lead survey records. Precepts new Cardiovascular Lab technologists and assists with equipment availability, case scheduling, and communication with company representatives and physicians as needed. Participates in system-wide meetings and disseminates information to department staff.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Diploma or associate degree in Radiology.
• 5-7 years of Cath Lab experience preferred.
• ARRT license as Registered Radiologic Technologist in Maryland.
• CPR within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $38.48 - $62.52