Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography Technologist Job at Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation in Bethesda

Facility: Johns Hopkins Suburban Medical Center Location:

Responsibilities: Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and angiographic procedures according to established protocols. Assist physicians during invasive cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures utilizing aseptic and sterile technique. Prepare procedure rooms with appropriate catheters, guidewires, contrast media, imaging equipment, and interventional supplies. Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain angiographic, fluoroscopic, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment. Monitor patient vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, cardiac rhythms, and procedural documentation throughout interventions. Recognize arrhythmias, EKG changes, and physiological abnormalities and communicate findings to physicians. Educate patients and families regarding procedures and post-procedure expectations. Maintain crash carts, emergency equipment, defibrillators, oxygen systems, and procedure trays. Ensure compliance with ALARA radiation safety principles, infection prevention standards, and Universal Precautions. Participate in on-call coverage for emergency and after-hours interventional procedures.

Must-Have: CurrentARRT CertificationORRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification Current Maryland or Washington, DC licensure (as applicable) CurrentBLS/CPR Certification Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Programor Cardiovascular Technology Program. Minimum 3 years of CVRT, CVIR, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, or Interventional Radiology experience. Experience assisting with invasive cardiovascular and interventional procedures. Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation. Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and monitor patient physiological status during procedures. Experience working in high-acuity procedural environments requiring rapid critical thinking and multitasking. Ability to participate in an on-call rotation. Nice-to-Have Experience supporting Hybrid OR procedures. Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) Certification Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Certification Experience in a high-volume academic medical center. Advanced knowledge of invasive cardiovascular procedures. Experience with peripheral vascular interventions. Experience with electrophysiology studies and device implantation procedures. Previous experience utilizing advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems. Strong inventory management and procedural preparation skills. Experience assisting with emergency cardiovascular interventions. Johns Hopkins Health Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / AffAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.