MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Completion of a two-year Cardiovascular Technologist training program from an accredited college required
  • Preferred additional education in basic sciences
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification required
  • CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians in various invasive cardiovascular procedures
  • Administer contrast media while supporting catheter placement
  • Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and record vital signs
  • Educate patients about procedures and provide discharge instructions
  • Ensure functionality of Cath Lab equipment and adhere to infection control protocols
  • Monitor catheter insertion sites and manage supply inventory
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 (required) • 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 $34.98 - USD $56.85 /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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