Cath/IR Lab Technologist

MedStar Health is looking fora Cath/IR Lab Technologist tojoinour teamat Medstar Health Southern Maryland Hospital located in Clinton, MD.

AsaCath/IR Lab Technologist,you willassist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiacarrhythmiasin the Cath/Angio/EP Lab specializing in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, embolization of vascular bleeds, thrombolysis catheter insertion, and EP devices and ablations. Additionally,assistsphysicians withnonvascularprocedures such as percutaneous drain placements, gastrostomies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and other interventional radiology procedures. With increased experienceprovidesresource and mentoring tonew staffwhileexhibitingenhanced technical skills.

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Primary Duties:

• Assistsphysicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing: Basic and complex diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital andacquiredcardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Complex diagnostic procedures may include valvular, congenital defects, pulmonary involvement, radial, brachial and neck approaches,O.R (Operating Room),portable procedures, and any research protocols.

• Basic and complex interventional, angiography, and electrophysiologicalprocedures. Patient care procedures such as sheath removal including IABP, temporary pacer and central venous and arterial catheters. Safe and efficient operation of equipment. Cross-training is mandatory.Performs in the role of data entry, generatingaccuratereports from diagnostic or interventional procedures.Assistin the orientation of employees and students as requested by management.

• Patient transportation,effectivecommunication,and evaluation of patient status during the procedure:age and gender specific care, prep access site according to lab standard practice, and perform EKG lead placement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoring.Procedural requirements:room preparation and breakdown to include fluid preparation withaccuratecontrast concentrations, stocking rooms, daily quality control checks, radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup. Prepare sterile procedure tray and patient sterile field appropriately.Observe occupational and radiation safety regulations (wearing badges, lead aprons, goggles, and gloves).Acquireand accurately document pertinent patient data.

• Function in all roles rotating during the day as defined: Room circulator - patient interaction, monitoring/vital signs and procedural documentation, setup equipment such as IABP, power injector, temporary pacer, biopsy, and sterile equipment/catheters/balloons/wires handoffs, running blood oximetry for cardiac output;assistphysician with EP Diagnostic and Mapping systems including Carto. Scrub -maintainssterile procedure, infectious control,observeall fluid patency of catheters,balloons,and manifolds. Monitor - functions in the control roomoperatingthe x-ray equipment and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, reporting EKG, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse ox changes, recording hemodynamicpressures,scan pertinent patientinformation into hemodynamic system, assistwith x-ray equipment and transfer images to digital archive.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Graduate of an Accredited Radiological Technologycollege.

• 1-2 years Recent Cath/IR Lab experience.

• Active Maryland license and one of the following certifications:ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology),CVRN-Level III Cardiovascular - Cath Lab, Intervention IF RCIS-certified CV (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography),VI (Vascular Interventional Radiography) orCCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International),RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), orRCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist.

• ACLS(Advanced Cardiac Life Support)within 90 Days.