Cardiovascular Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:  

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking experienced Cardiovascular Technicians to join the invasive cardiology team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center . These technicians will assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab, ensuring accurate monitoring, sterile preparation, and post-procedure care. This role involves scrubbing in for procedures, monitoring cardiac activity, operating imaging and physiological equipment, and participating in 24/7 STEMI and interventional radiology on-call rotations. 

 

General Duties:  

• Collaborate with healthcare teams during cardiac and vascular procedures. 
• Maintain equipment, prepare supplies, and ensure procedural readiness. 
• Operate imaging software (e.g., MacLab, McKesson Change Healthcare). 
• Participate in emergency cardiac care and post-procedure monitoring.  

Specific Duties:  

• Scrub, circulate, and operate imaging equipment during Cath Lab procedures. 
• Perform patient assessments, review medical history, and collect vital signs. 
• Initiate IVs, administer medications under supervision, including sedation and emergency drugs. 
• Prep patients using sterile technique and assist in hemostasis post-procedure. 
• Operate and interpret monitoring systems, ECGs, pressure waveforms, and contrast injectors. 
• Assist in pacemaker/ICD placements, stent deployments, catheterizations, ablations, and angioplasty. 
• Respond to cardiac emergencies using ACLS protocols and support defibrillation/resuscitation efforts. 
• Set up and operate devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary pacemakers, and AngioJet systems. 
• Maintain logs, quality control, and inventory levels; restock and return used equipment to sterile processing. 
• Support transport of patients, including those on advanced life support equipment. 
• Train new staff, participate in unit training, and complete required checklists for readiness. 
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations for STEMI and interventional radiology cases.

Qualifications:
Education:  

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Must have completed an accredited Cardiovascular Technician training program (civilian or military). 

Certification:  

• ACLS certification is mandate.  
• RCIS or ARRT certification is highly preferred. 

Licensure:  

• Preferred: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), American Registry of Radiology Technicians (ARRT), or RCES. 

Experience:  

• Minimum of one (1) year of post-training experience in a cardiac catheterization lab. 
• Must be proficient in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. 

Citizenship:  

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.  

Skills and Abilities:  

• Strong understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and interventions. 
• Ability to recognize and respond to abnormal rhythms, cardiac ischemia, and emergency situations. 
• Proficiency in medical equipment, including pressure transducers, C-arm imaging, and contrast injectors. 
• Knowledge of sterile technique and procedural protocols. 
• Clear communication and teamwork in high-stress medical situations. 
• Strong computer literacy with cardiovascular procedural software and EMRs.   

Schedule:  

• Monday through Friday 
• Between 0700 and 1600 hours 
• 8-hour shifts within that window 
• On call - Pager pay separately 
• Call back hours get paid 1.5 times regular pay

Work Environment:  

• Invasive Cardiology Lab (Cath Lab) at WRNMMC 
• Sterile surgical environment with direct patient care 
• Emergency readiness required  

Immunization Requirement:  

Must comply with WRNMMC immunization requirements for patient-facing roles. 

Security Requirement:  

Must pass federal background checks and complete credentialing through WRNMMC.