15h Left! Cardiac Interventional Technologist
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position We are now offering a limited-time
sign on bonus of $10,000! MedStar Health is looking for a
Cardiac/Intervention Technologist to join our team at MedStar
Franklin Square Hospital! We are looking for a licensed Radiology
Technologist with excellent communication skills. Schedule: Four
9-hour weekday shifts with on call shifts The Cardiac/Intervention
Technologist will 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 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. 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-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. This position has
a hiring range of $41.98 - $71.68
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