Cardiac Interventional Technologist II
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: July 2, 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
Interventional 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 TheCardiac Interventional
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 withdepartment 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. This position has a hiring range of $CUSTOM.SALARY.MIN
- $CUSTOM.SALARY.MAX
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