Cardiac Interventional Technologist II

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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. Responsible for patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure .

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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.