The Cardiac/Intervention Technologistwill perform angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures. This individual will also be responsible for patient management prior to, during, and after the procedure.

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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. Functions as a first assistant to the physician by aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast media in accordance with physician instruction or under the supervision of Cardiac Interventional Tech II.

• 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. Responds to on-call emergencies in accordance with department policy. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Instructs radiology students.

• Maintains adequate stock of basic interventional and cardiac supplies and provides supervisor with current inventory status. Performs daily and weekly infection control measures.Maintains all appropriate patientrecords and department check sheets. Correctly enters patient and supply information.

• Performs angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Provides quality patient care and monitoring during all phases of the procedure in accordance with physician instructions and established policy. Knows all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely. Performs hemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures. Safely operates all imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment and pressure injectors) to produce high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with departmental 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. Responsible for post-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter insertion site and patient discharge instructions. Provides patient transportation and communicates patient care status to the receiving care unit.Schedules and maintains orderly patient flow.

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school or Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration.

• Clinical experience in diagnostic radiology with a commitment to complete 6-monthMedStar intensive interventional training.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification/ registration.

• Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland. 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility.