MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $74K — $122K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of a two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification
  • CPR certification required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians in complex cardiovascular procedures such as catheterization and electrophysiology
  • Prepare and inject contrast media under physician guidance
  • Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and record vital signs
  • Educate patients and provide pre- and post-procedural care
  • Ensure proper functioning of Cath Lab equipment and manage inventory
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and safety practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Retirement plans
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
The cardiovascular invasive specialist coordinates and assists the physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to, during and after the procedure. The incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab, working with a variety of service lines, in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures.

Primary Duties:

  • Assists physicians in angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures, including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and ablation. Administers contrast media, monitors patients, and provides pre- and post-procedural care.


  • Prepare and inject contrast media under physician guidance while supporting catheter and guide wire placement.


  • Conduct hemodynamic monitoring, record vital signs, and accurately enter patient and supply information into hospital systems.


  • Educate patients, prepare sterile trays, monitor catheter insertion sites, and provide discharge instructions.


  • Ensure proper functioning of Cath Lab equipment, adhere to infection control protocols, and manage inventory for supplies and emergency equipment.


Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED


  • Completion of the two year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college (required) additional education in basic sciences (preferred)


  • Registration as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)


  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required within 90 days of hire.


This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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