Interventional Radiology Technologist - PRN

MedStar Health is looking for

a

Cath/IR Lab Technologist

t

o

join

our

team

at Medstar Health Southern Maryland Hospital located in Clinton, MD. As

a

Cath/IR Lab Technologist

,

you will

assist

physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac

arrhythmias

in 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,

assists

physicians with

nonvascular

procedures such as percutaneous drain placements, gastrostomies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and other interventional radiology procedures. With increased experience

provides

resource and mentoring to

new staff

while

exhibiting

enhanced technical skills. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

re

gion,

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: A

ssists

physicians 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 and

acquired

cardiac 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 electrophysiological

procedures

. Patient care procedures such as sheath removal including IABP, temporary pacer and central venous and arterial catheters. Safe and efficient o

peration of equipment.

Cross-training is mandatory.

Performs in the role of data entry, generating

accurate

reports from diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Assist

in the orientation of employees and students as requested by management.

Patient transportation,

effective

communication,

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:

r

oom preparation and breakdown to include fluid preparation with

accurate

contrast 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).

Acquire

and 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;

assist

physician with EP Diagnostic and Mapping systems including Carto. Scrub –

maintains

sterile procedure, infectious control,

observe

all fluid patency of catheters,

balloons,

and manifolds. Monitor – functions in the control room

operating

the x-ray equipment and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, reporting EKG, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse ox changes, recording hemodynamic

pressures,

scan pertinent patient

i

nformation into hemodynamic system,

assis

t

with x-ray equipment and transfer images to digital archive.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED

.

Graduate of an Accredited Radiological Technology

college

.

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) or

CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International),

RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

, or

RCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

.

ACLS

(Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

within 90 Days.