Interventional Radiology Technologist

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Med Star Health is looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team! This is a PRN position between the hours of 7am-5:30pm (Day Shift). This is a highly skilled technical and professional position which assists with all invasive cardiovascular procedures and other specialized interventional procedures under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist, Cardiologist and Vascular Surgeon and in accordance with established protocols.

The Vascular-Interventional Radiographer must be proficient in scrubbing procedures and the use of imaging, processing, and patient care-related equipment.

• Operates and documents all aspects of the Cath Lab including all procedures performed in the Cath Lab. Functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working in conjunction with Vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technologists. Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment. Prepares room for procedure. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table. Restocks and requests room supplies that have dwindled. Checks drug supplies and informs the appropriate person of what needs to be replenished.
• Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Attends continuing education programs to maintain certification.
• Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate.
• Assures that the appropriate sterile instruments are available. Creates quarterly exposure reports for the Radiation Safety Committee. Maintains records of yearly lead surveys. Responsible for precepting the new Cardiovascular Lab technologist.

• Vocational/Technical Diploma or associate degree in Radiology.
• 5-7 years' Cath Lab experience preferred.
• ARRT license as Registered Radiation Technologist in Maryland.
• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 Days.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.