Cardiac Intervention Technologist I

MedStar-posted 4 days ago
$36 - $59/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Baltimore, MD
5,001-10,000 employees
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Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiac Intervention Technologist to join our team at Medstar Union Memorial ! We are looking for a licensed Radiology Technologist with excellen t commun ication skills. The Cardiac Intervention Technologist will perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. This individual will also be r esponsible for patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

  • 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.
  • Functions as a first assistant to the physician by aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters.
  • Administers contrast media in accordance with physician instruction or under the supervision of Cardiac Interventional Tech II.
  • 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 .
  • Responds to on-call emergencies in accordance with department policy.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required .
  • Instructs radiology students.
  • Maintains adequate stock of basic interventional and cardiac supplies and provides supervisor with current inventory status.
  • Performs daily and weekly infection control measures.
  • Maintains all a ppropriate patient records and department check sheets.
  • Correctly enters patient and supply information .
  • Performs angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures.
  • Provides quality patient care and monitoring during all phases of the procedure in accordance with physician instructions and established policy.
  • Knows all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies.
  • Operates emergency equipment safely.
  • Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures.
  • Safely operates all imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment and pressure injectors) to produce high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with departmental 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.
  • Responsible for post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter insertion site and patient discharge instructions.
  • Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to the receiving care unit.
  • Schedules and maintains orderly patient flow.
  • Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school or Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration .
  • Clinical experience in diagnostic radiology with a commitment to complete 6-month MedStar intensive interventional training .
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT ) certification / registration.
  • Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS ) certification or eligibility .
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