Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

Schedule : Full-time, Days, 6 : 30a-5p, 4 days per week, weekend and weekday on-call requirements

General Summary

Under general supervision performs a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory / Interventional Radiology Department. Assists physicians in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic testing and other therapeutic / interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• If certified by ARRT : Operates fluoroscopy, digital angiography equipment, applying ionizing radiation to cardiology patients in accordance with standard operating procedures and according to departmental policies and procedure
• Operates hemodynamic assessment tools to include cardiac output, blood gas analyzers, oxygen consumption analyzers, and patient monitoring equipment such as blood pressure cuffs, electrocardiogram and pulse oximeters to measure the various vital functions during the procedure.
• Operates procedural equipment to include but not limited to : Intravascular Ultrasound, Fractional Flow Reserve, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Impella, Power Injector.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions through participation in hospital, departmental or unit patient safety initiatives.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

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