Sr Reg Cardiovascular Techn

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

General Summary of Position
Serves as clinical resource for invasive cardiac and vascular procedures for other staff and serves on committees as assigned. Assists physician with routine and complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and vascular procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations; percutaneous transluminal angioplasties, structural heart and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and vascular procedures. Prepares catheters, balloons, guiding wires, etc. to physician, as needed.Prepares, cleans, and drapes appropriate site prior to invasive procedure, ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.Enters required patient data into the computer, connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during and post-procedure.Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG), blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedure in the CCL.Assists with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), other cardiac assist devices, and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines, as needed in the CCL, CCU and ICU. Draws arterial blood gases (ABG) as requested by physician. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal. Accompanies and monitors patient during transports.Prepares, arranges and stocks equipment for procedure. Maintains/stocks inventory in assigned labs and provides materials manager or designee regular updates of expired products or products that should be removed from stock.Document required data prior to, during and post-procedure and enters appropriate codes/charges into computer for statistical and billing reports.Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions, as appropriate.Provides patient's family/significant others with information related to procedures, according to departmental policy and procedures.Participates/responds to post-cardiac catheterization site bleeding, hematomas, pain, loss of distal pulse, etc., as appropriate, and document findings and resolution.Serves as resource/lead for the Cardiovascular Technologists in the Catheterization Laboratory. Orients/trains and provides inservices for new and existing personnel, including residents/fellows. Assists with more difficult/complex cases.Ensures laboratory equipment is in good working order; performs Quality Assurance (QA) on various equipment, e.g. Laser, Angioscope and hemodynamic monitoring system, (blood gas analyzer), films, etc. Reports malfunctions to appropriate service contractor/staff.Administers contrast while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences required

Experience

  • 5 years of experience or greater as a Cardiovascular Technologist required
  • Experience in cardiovascular laboratory procedures, particularly as it relates to complex cardiac and vascular interventional procedures preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or
  • R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography required
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) required
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e., EEG, EKG, blood analyzer), or data processing equipment (i.e., tape drives, consoles).

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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