Cardiovascular Technologist, CVRT (Johns Hopkins Hospital) - $85 per hour

Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist (CVRT)

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is hiring for a Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist (CVRT).

Schedule:

• 10 hour shifts
• Monday - Friday
• 13 week contract

Pay Range: $85

Responsibilities

• Performs special diagnostic procedures in Radiology, including interventional angiographic procedures, interventional diagnostic procedures, and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all equipment components, including patient monitoring devices
• Employee demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Competently selects catheters and guide wires, and prepares appropriate contrast material utilizing power injector.
• Prepares room with appropriate equipment and film.
• Prepares patient for procedures, explains certain aspects of procedure to patient, and obtains preliminary films.
• Processes & assembles films for interpretation.
• Follows established procedures to provide radiation safety procedures for oneself and the patient.
• Performs basic nursing functions regarding patient care, including recording of vital signs as indicated.
• Identifies arrhythmias and informs physician of patient status.
• Correctly identifies all films as to anatomical site and patient identity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program.
• Required either Radiologic Technologist License in the State of Maryland and an ARRT certification; or RCIS certification can be accepted in place of License and ARRT.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.