Cardiac Interventional Technologist II
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Simpsonville
Posted on: July 19, 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
! 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.
Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland. Advanced
Ca rdiac Life Support (ACLS) c ertification or eligibility. This
position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $68.75
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