Interventional Technologist I - PRN

MedStar Health is looking for an Interventional Rad Technologist to join our team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center! 

 
Under general supervision, the Interventional Rad Technologist performs vascular, non-vascular, and/or neuro interventional procedures.  

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! 

 
Primary Duties: 

• Performs basic clinical duties for vascular, non-vascular, and/or neuro-interventional procedures across various patient populations, including patient monitoring, contrast administration, sterile technique, and functioning as scrub or circulating technologist as needed.  

• Provides comprehensive patient care by obtaining histories, explaining procedures, providing education and emotional support, monitoring patients’ physiological needs, and escalating concerns appropriately.  

• Maintains a safe, clean, and efficient procedural environment by preparing patient rooms, managing supplies and inventory, operating and maintaining equipment, performing quality control, and promptly reporting issues. 

• Coordinates patient flow and communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team; documents care in electronic health record systems and ensures timely distribution of final images to PACS.  

• Supports department and organizational quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives; participates in training and education, follows regulatory and departmental standards, and consistently demonstrates professionalism and adherence to ARRT Standards of Ethics. 

Qualifications:  

• Associate’s degree as a Radiologic Technologist (Required) 

• Vocational/Technical Diploma Or Certificate (before Jan.1, 2015) in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE), Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) 

• 6 months' experience in an interventional radiology environment (VIR, NIR, Cardiac Cath) (Preferred) 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• ARRT - license as a Registered Radiation Technologist in the state of Maryland within 90 days (Required)  

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist State of MD/ VA if applicable upon hire (Required) 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification upon hire (Required) 

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation 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 (Required) 

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Preferred)