What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technologist position at MedStar Medical Group?
MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital!
As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will work in a multidisciplinary lab, working with a variety of service lines, in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures. Procedures include angiogram, bronchoscopy, bone marrow harvest, L / R heart caths, fistulagram, insertion of IVC filters / loop records, and renal biopsies. The incumbent in this position will assist with all invasive cardiovascular procedures. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
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Primary Duties :
Performs assorted patient care responsibilities for adults, including starting IV's, EKG monitoring, cardiac outputs, and prepping and draping patients.
Assists with cardiovascular invasive procedures such as; R & L heart catheterizations, PTCA, intra-aortic-balloon pump, permanent / temporary pacemakers, AICD, electrophysiology studies, pericardiocentesis, peripheral arteriograms and angioplasty, etc.
Performs quality control functions of the X-ray console / equipment before procedures. Runs tapes, Digital Subtraction Acquisition, and image processing. Assists physician during the procedure. Removes / pulls arterial and venous sheaths from patient after procedure and apply appropriate manual pressure.
Records and interprets hemodynamic data using Sensis's monitoring system. Prepares all the equipment, sets up the field for all cases and cleans room for the next procedure.
Participates in the orientation, training and in-services for cardiovascular technologists and other staff in the department. Assists with the inventory, ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment for the Cath Lab. Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
Qualifications : Associate degree.
EKG / hemodynamic monitoring.
Minimum of six months as a cardiovascular technologist, or similar / job related experience.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Additional exposure preferred.
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCVT - Registered Cardiovasc Tech.
PRT - Practical Radiology Technician Registered Radiology Tech (RT).
BLS (Basic Life Support).
Health Services\ACLS.
This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52
Salary : $35 - $63
