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 Franklin Square Hospital

! The

Cardiac Intervention 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". 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. 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 supplies 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.