Cardiovascular Technologist

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Technologist to join our MedStar Georgetown University Hospital team!

Schedule : Day shift Monday - Friday 7 : 00 am -5 : 30 pm and / or 6 : 30 am -5 : 00 pm, 4 x 10hr shifts, change as needed for scheduling needs.

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 Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, 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 :

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 nextprocedure.

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’s 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.

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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, . 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, ., 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.