Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Tech

Job Summary:

3,000 SIGN ON BONUS PAID OUT AFTER 90 DAYS

DAY SHIFT NO WEEKENDS

Med Star Health is looking for an Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team at Washington Hospital Center!

As an Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist, you will assist the physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures such as Electrophysiology Studies;
Permanent Pacemakers, Bi Ventricular Implantable Cardioverters, Cardiac Ablations, Laser Lead Extractions, and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities, and other duties as assigned.

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 Med Star Health can be your next great career move!

• Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Prepares catheters, guiding wires, sheaths, etc. for physicians, as needed. Prepares, cleans, and drapes appropriate sites prior to invasive procedures, ensuring a sterile field according to AORN standards.
• Enters required patient data into the computer, connects EKG and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during, and post-procedure. Monitors ECG, blood pressure, and other hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
• Assists with insertion of implantable devices, ablations, and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines. Performs activated coagulation time tests. Prepares/cleans, arranges, and stocks room/equipment. Maintains inventory such as catheters, defibrillators, monitors, and pacemakers.
• Documents required data prior to, during, and post-procedure. Enters codes/charges/equipment used into computer. Discharges/transports patients. Communicates post-procedure care instructions. Provides information to patient's family/significant others.
• Participates/responds to post-procedure issues such as bleeding or hematomas. Participates in training and in-service of staff. Administers contrast under physician direction.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Cardiovascular Technologist training or related college education.
• RCIS or RCES certification with CCI.
• R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology lab procedures preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $37.659 - $64.912.