Echocardiographer Tech

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff , the internal staffing agency for Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of temporary employment while working within one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations. Join a diverse team of world-class healthcare professionals and gain exposure to advanced technology, innovative treatments, and groundbreaking medical research.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to support the Cardiology Department (Cath Lab, Stress Lab, and Nuclear Stress Lab) .
12 week contract; Pay Rate: $59.00 - $62.00 per hour (Based on experience).

Participates in the education process supplementing teaching given by physicians/nursing by informing patients, families/significant others about procedure specifics.
Prepares patients for procedures including the accurate placement of EKG electrodes for monitoring of cardiac rhythm. Utilizing sterile technique, prepares procedure trays, performs operating site preparation, drapes patient, and organizes instruments and supplies following established protocols.
Operates fluoroscopy following established protocols and adjusts dose to maximize imaging while minimizing exposure to patients and clinical staff during procedure performance.
Notifies attending physician of changes. Under the direction of the physician, demonstrates the ability to use bi-phasic defibrillator to cardiovert or defibrillate patients to terminate lethal heart rhythms.
Obtains images, archives specific images and manages back up of image data on radiology system. Enters data into Paceart as needed.
Ensures proper operation of equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Performs equipment QC per manufacturers' standards.
Operates hemodynamic and electrophysiologic monitoring and stimulating equipment with minimal supervision. ARRT certified with current registration required. Radiography license by the Maryland Board of Physicians and current CPR and ACLS certification required

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