Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist II

MedStar Health; Joppatowne (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist II to join the team at Union Memorial Hospital. The role covers angiographic, therapeutic and interventional procedures with patient management before, during, and after the procedure.

Qualified candidates hold ARRT certification and a Maryland Radiologic Technologist license, with ACLS certification or eligibility and at least 2 years in radiology. A limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program of at least 2 years duration.
• 2 years' experience in diagnostic radiology.
• Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization or equivalent.
• ARRT certification or registration.
• Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland.
• ACLS certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure.
• Recognizes the effects of pathology and vital signs to determine the amount of pressure of each hand injection.
• Functions as a first assistant to the physician by scrubbing independently and aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters.
• Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies, all appropriate patient records and department check sheets.
• Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures, angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures.
• Pre-procedural duties include sterile tray preparation, patient education, and confirmation of required lab work; post-procedural duties include observation and discharge instructions.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Cardiac catheterization

Vascular imaging

ACLS certification

ARRT certification

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

About this Job:

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! MedStar Health is looking for a Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist II to join our team at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital ! Candidate must have their ARRT. The Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist II will perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure . Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties:

• Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure. Recognizes the effect of pathology and vital signs to determine the amount of pressure of each hand injection.
• Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognizes both minor and dangerous arrhythmia. Provides appropriate patient care as required .
• Functions as a first assistant to the physician by scrubbing independently and aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media in accordance with physician instruction. Schedules and maintains orderly patient flow
• Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies, all appropriate patient records and department check sheets. Orders supply from outside vendors in hospital purchasing system . Assists supervisor with all aspects of inventory control. Correctly enters patient and supply information into the RIS and/or hospital computer system.
• Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures, angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care and monitoring during all phases of the procedure in accordance with physician instructions and established policy. Has knowledge of all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely. Responds to on-call emergencies i n accordance with department policy.
• Responsible for pre-procedural duties such as sterile tray preparation, procedural patient education, and confirmation of required lab work and patient medical history, including indications for the study and all previous related exams; as well as post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter and/or device insertion site and patient discharge instructions. Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to the receiving care unit. Safely operates all imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment, pressure injectors, processors, rapid film changer, and cine) to produce high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with departmental policy.

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration .
• 2 years' experience in diagnostic radiology .
• Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization or equivalent .
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT ) certification or registration.
• Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland.
• Advanced Ca rdiac Life Support (ACLS) c ertification or eligibility. This position has a hiring range of : USD $42.82 - USD $71.16 /Hr.