What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technologist position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
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The Cardiovascular Technologist assists physicians with the performance of arrhythmia related procedures including diagnostic electrophysiology studies; and therapeutic procedures including radiofrequency catheter ablation, permanent pacemaker and implantable defibrillator implantation, and tilt table testing.
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD is hiring for a Cardiovascular Technologist in the Cardiology Department (Cath Lab/Stress Lab/Nuclear Stress Lab)
Schedule:
12 week contract; 7:00am - 5:30pm with on call requirements including weekends.
Pay Rate: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour (Based on experience).
- Counsels patients on the radiographic aspects of the procedures to be performed. Participates in the education process supplementing teaching given by physicians/nursing by informing patients, families/significant others about procedure specifics.
- Prepares patients for procedures including the accurate placement of EKG electrodes for monitoring of cardiac rhythm. Correctly places defibrillator pads.
- Utilizing sterile technique, prepares procedure trays, performs operating site preparation, drapes patient, and organizes instruments and supplies following established protocols.
- Operates fluoroscopy following established protocols and adjusts dose to maximize imaging while minimizing exposure to patients and clinical staff during procedure performance.
- Monitors patient vital signs during examination. Notifies attending physician of changes. Under the direction of the physician, demonstrates the ability to use bi-phasic defibrillator to cardiovert or defibrillate patients to terminate lethal heart rhythms.
- Obtains images, archives specific images and manages back up of image data on radiology system. Enters data into Paceart as needed.
- Ensures proper operation of equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Performs equipment QC per manufacturers’ standards.
- Operates hemodynamic and electrophysiologic monitoring and stimulating equipment with minimal supervision. Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of complex procedure protocols for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Work requires completion of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent, which normally is acquired in a two-year college or technical school program
- Prefer at minimum of at least one year experience in Radiologic / Interventional procedures or completed an advance imaging program
- ARRT certified with current registration required. Radiography license by the Maryland Board of Physicians and current CPR and ACLS certification required
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All 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.
Salary : $75 - $80
