Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography Technologist

Intrastaff•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System, is hiring a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography Technologist to support the cardiovascular and interventional teams at Johns Hopkins Suburban Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The role works with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide patient care during invasive cardiovascular and interventional procedures. It involves maintaining procedural readiness in the Cath, Hybrid, and EP Labs and complying with radiation safety, sterile technique, and patient care standards. The position is 100% on-site and is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, with hours scheduled between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The role participates in emergency and after-hours coverage, including six on-call shifts per month, two weekend call shifts per month, two backup call shifts per month, and rotating holiday coverage. Compensation is competitive hourly pay based on experience. Intrastaff benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings options, weekly pay, access to opportunities across the Johns Hopkins Health System, and professional development and career growth opportunities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet Johns Hopkins credentialing, compliance, and occupational health requirements. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet Johns Hopkins credentialing, compliance, and occupational health requirements.
Current ARRT Certification or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification.
Current Maryland or Washington, DC licensure, as applicable.
Current BLS/CPR Certification.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program.
Minimum 3 years of CVRT, CVIR, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, or Interventional Radiology experience.
Experience assisting with invasive cardiovascular and interventional procedures.
Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation.
Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and monitor patient physiological status during procedures.
Experience working in high-acuity procedural environments requiring rapid critical thinking and multitasking.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Hybrid OR procedures.
Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) Certification.
Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Certification.
Experience in a high-volume academic medical center.
Advanced knowledge of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Experience with peripheral vascular interventions.
Experience with electrophysiology studies and device implantation procedures.
Previous experience utilizing advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems.
Strong inventory management and procedural preparation skills.
Experience assisting with emergency cardiovascular interventions.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and angiographic procedures according to established protocols.
Assist physicians during invasive cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures using aseptic and sterile technique.
Prepare procedure rooms with appropriate catheters, guidewires, contrast media, imaging equipment, and interventional supplies.
Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain angiographic, fluoroscopic, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
Monitor patient vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, cardiac rhythms, and procedural documentation throughout interventions.
Recognize arrhythmias, EKG changes, and physiological abnormalities and communicate findings to physicians.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures and post-procedure expectations.
Maintain crash carts, emergency equipment, defibrillators, oxygen systems, and procedure trays.
Ensure compliance with ALARA radiation safety principles, infection prevention standards, and Universal Precautions.
Participate in on-call coverage for emergency and after-hours interventional procedures.