Cardiac Interventional Technologist II
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Glen Burnie
Posted on: May 25, 2025
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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 Union Memorial Hospital! -Schedule: -Four 9-hour
shifts 6:30am - 4pm with weekday and weekend on call requirements -
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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 in 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. -
-Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland. -
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility.
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This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $68.75
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Bethesda , Cardiac Interventional Technologist II, Healthcare , Glen Burnie, Maryland
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