Cardiac Interventional Technologist II
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for -aCardiac/Intervention Technologistto
join our team! We are looking for -a licensed Radiology
Technologist with excellent communication skills. -The
-Cardiac/Intervention Technologistwill perform -angiographic,
therapeutic, and interventional procedures. -This individual will
also -be responsible 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!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.
-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 -appropriate patientrecords 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 policyResponsible 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. -Qualifications: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-monthMedStar -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. -
-This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $71.68
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Baltimore , Cardiac Interventional Technologist II, Healthcare , Baltimore, Maryland
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