Cardiovascular Tech
$74,214–$74,214 year
On-siteMechanicsville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Assist physicians with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterization and percutaneous trans luminal angioplasties. Prepare catheters, balloons, and wires; clean and drape sterile fields per AORN standards. Monitor hemodynamic parameters, administer contrast, and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps while documenting data for billing. Discharge patients, instruct them on post-procedure care, and monitor for complications like bleeding or pulse loss. Participate in quality improvement teams, orientation training, and community outreach efforts. Requires RCIS certification within one year, ACLS, and CPR. Salary range $35.68–$64.71/hour.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences
- RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year
- CI - Cardiac Interventional Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (R.T.(R) (CI)) within 1 Year of employment
- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician within 1 Year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Upon Hire
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in cardiovascular laboratory procedures particularly as relates to cardiac and vascular interventional procedures
- CI - Cardiac Interventional Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (R.T.(R) (CI))
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