Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join our team at the following locations:

• Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
• Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

The cardiovascular invasive specialist coordinates and assists the physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to, during and after the procedure. The incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab, working with a variety of service lines, in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures.

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Primary Duties:

• Assists physicians in angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures, including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and ablation. Administers contrast media, monitors patients, and provides pre- and post-procedural care.

• Prepare and inject contrast media under physician guidance while supporting catheter and guide wire placement.

• Conduct hemodynamic monitoring, record vital signs, and accurately enter patient and supply information into hospital systems.

• Educate patients, prepare sterile trays, monitor catheter insertion sites, and provide discharge instructions.

• Ensure proper functioning of Cath Lab equipment, adhere to infection control protocols, and manage inventory for supplies and emergency equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Completion of the two year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college (required) additional education in basic sciences (preferred)

• Registration as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required within 90 days of hire.