Cardiac Interventional Technologist II

About this Job Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign‑on bonus! MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiac Intervention Technologist II to join our team at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital. The Cardiac Intervention Technologist II will perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures and will 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 and recognises the effect of pathology and vital signs to determine the appropriate pressure of each hand injection. Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognises both minor and dangerous arrhythmia, providing 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, and orders supplies from outside vendors in the hospital purchasing system. Assists supervisor with all aspects of inventory control and 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, and 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, and has knowledge of all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely and responds to on‑call emergencies in 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, and for 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 (e.g., 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‑year duration. At least 2 years of 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 Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility. Salary range: USD $41.98 - $68.75 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr