Cardiac Interventional Technologist II

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for -a -Cardiac/Intervention Technologist to -join our team! We are looking for -a licensed Radiology Technologist with excellent communication skills. -The -Cardiac/Intervention Technologist -will perform -angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. -This individual will also -be 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". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next -great career -move!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. -Functions as a first assistant to the physician by aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media -in accordance with -physician instruction or under the supervision of Cardiac Interventional Tech II.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. -Responds to on-call emergencies -in accordance with -department policy. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as -required. Instructs radiology students.Maintains adequate -stock of -basic interventional and cardiac supplies and provides supervisor with current inventory status. -Performs daily and weekly infection control measures. -Maintains all -appropriate patient -records and department check sheets. Correctly enters patient and supply information.Performs angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Provides quality patient care and -monitoring -during all phases of the procedure -in accordance with -physician instructions and established policy. Knows all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely. -Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures. -Safely -operates -all imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment and pressure injectors) to produce high-quality diagnostic images -in accordance with -departmental policyResponsible 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. -Responsible for post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter insertion site and patient discharge instructions. -Provides -patient transportation and communicates patient care status to -the receiving -care unit. -Schedules and -maintains -orderly patient flow. -Qualifications:Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school or Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration.Clinical experience in diagnostic radiology with a commitment to complete -6-monthMedStar -intensive interventional training.American Registry of Radiologic Technology -(ARRT) certification/ registration.Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland. -Advanced Cardiac Life Support -(ACLS) certification or eligibility. -
-This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $71.68
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