Cardiac Interventional Technologist II

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! - MedStar Health is looking for - a Cardiac Intervention Technologist II - to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. Schedule: Four 9-hour weekday shifts with on call shifts The - Cardiac Intervention Technologist II will perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. 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. -
• 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 . - Functions as a first assistant to the physician by scrubbing independently and aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media - in accordance with physician instruction. - Schedules and - maintains orderly patient flow
• Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies, all - appropriate patient records and department check sheets. Orders supplies from outside vendors in hospital - purchasing system. - Assists supervisor with all aspects of inventory control. - Correctly enters patient and supply information into the RIS and/or hospital computer system. -
• Performs - hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures, - angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care and - monitoring during all phases of the procedure - in accordance with physician instructions and established policy. Has knowledge of all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely. Responds to on-call emergencies - i n accordance with department 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; as well as post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter and/or device insertion site and patient discharge instructions. - Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to - the receiving care unit. Safely - operates all imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment, pressure injectors, processors, rapid film changer, and cine) to produce high-quality diagnostic images - in accordance with departmental policy. - Qualifications:
  • Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration .
  • 2 - years' experience in diagnostic radiology .
  • Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization or equivalent .
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT ) certification or registration. - This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $71.68

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