Cardiovascular Technologist III

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

About The Position

Assist physicians with procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory under the direction of the Clinical Director and Medical Director. Duties include sterile scrub techniques, EMR documentation, and circulating. Respond to emergency cardiac procedures for STEMI patients in accordance with departmental policy. Maintain continuing education related to advances in Cardiac Cath Lab procedures. Procedures performed in the lab include cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary interventions, peripheral diagnostic and intervention procedures, electrophysiology, device implants, intravascular ultrasound, vascular procedures, insertion of intra-aortic balloon pumps, and fractional flow reserve. The role also involves scheduling, organizing, and supervising lab operations; preparing the lab and equipment; maintaining supplies; supporting quality improvement and patient-data accuracy; providing age-appropriate patient care; maintaining aseptic technique and safety; verifying consent and diagnostic information; documenting and submitting billing and quality reports; and responding appropriately to equipment malfunctions and emergency situations. The position requires professional communication and service to patients, customers, and colleagues, as well as adherence to facility policies, confidentiality, education, competency, attendance, and professional conduct requirements. This description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other work assignments.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
Certification from ARRT as RT(R)(CV), RT(R)(CI), or RT(R)(VI), and licensure by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist; alternatively, CIC RCIS certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
Must hold current Invasive Registry Credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 90 days of DOH.
Current Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to perform sterile scrub techniques, EMR documentation, and circulating duties in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Ability to respond to emergency cardiac procedures for STEMI patients.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of active interventional Cath Lab experience.

Responsibilities

Schedules, organizes, and supervises laboratory operations.
Organizes and prepares the lab for procedures, monitors supplies, checks system calibration, assists in PI programs, and monitors patient-data accuracy for statistical evaluation.
Provides care appropriate to the ages and age-specific needs of patients served.
Ensures aseptic preparation and draping of procedure areas and equipment and monitors sterile technique.
Ensures appropriate patient consent forms are signed.
Prepares hemodynamic monitoring equipment, IVUS machines, EP equipment, defibrillators, and other procedural devices.
Maintains adequate supply levels and monitors laboratory activity to prevent or reduce waste.
Checks the accuracy of diagnostic information.
Follows departmental safety and infection-control guidelines during patient care and when setting up or disconnecting equipment.
Communicates professionally with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
Submits patient billing accurately within 24 hours after procedures.
Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to expedite repairs.
Submits monthly QA reports on time.
Demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities during emergency situations, including Code Blue, Code Red, and Code Yellow.
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly procedure environment and contributes to upkeep of the department work environment.
Greets and assists customers courteously and professionally, responds to concerns, protects customer confidentiality, and supports service recovery.
Assists colleagues and other departments, completes assignments and respects deadlines, resolves conflicts directly, and supports continuity of workflow.
Follows facility communication etiquette and protocols, including prompt responses to calls, email, and voicemail.
Completes mandatory annual education and competency requirements and maintains professional knowledge and competency.
Follows hospital dress, identification, safety, infection-control, employee-health, confidentiality, attendance, and conduct policies.
Responds to emergency cardiac procedures for STEMI patients as outlined in departmental policy.
Maintains continuing education related to advances in Cardiac Cath Lab procedures.