Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)- CV Scrub Tech
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category: Allied Health
Hours of Work: 10 hour shifts, late night coverage requirement
Job ID #: 44747
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: ARRT
License/Cert Required: Reg Cardio Invasive Specialist,Radiographer,Cert Basic Cardiac Life Supprt,Reg Amer Reg Radiologic Tech,Cert Adv Cardiac Life Support
Minimum Experience: 2-3 Years Exp preferred
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Assists physicians in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic testing and other therapeutic/interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
1. Operates technical radiographic equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and according to departmental policies and procedures.
A. Operates cinefluroscopy, digital angiography equipment, applying ionizing radiation to cardiology patients in accordance with standard operating procedures.
B. Operates hemodynamic monitors to include cardiac output computers, blood gas analyzers, oxygen consumption analyzers, patient assessment machines, such as blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters to measure the various vital organ outputs/functioning during the procedure.
C. Operates critical care equipment, such as, intra-aortic balloon pumps, cardio-pulmonary support circuits, defibrillators and suction apparatuses.
2. Provides care for cardiac patients efficiently according to unit specific protocols/ policies; responds quickly and efficiently in emergency situations. Communicates proactively to the health care team, changes in patient condition, the patient progress, and other relevant information. Provides education needs of Cardiac Catheterization patients and staff.
3. Greets and receives patients. Interviews to obtain medical history and explains procedures/tests. Verify consent; performs “Time Out” and proper document pertinent clinical data.
A. Moves and/or assists patients onto and off the radiographic table according to the department’s procedure manual. Applies EKG equipment, pulse oximeter and blood pressure cuff to obtain preliminary readings before procedure.
B. Obtains blood samples from patients, in-vitro via catheter and uses blood-gas analyzer and Automated Clotting Time (ACT) to analyze data. Reads blood-gas data, relates to physician and records data in procedure log.
C. Measures oxygen consumption through the use of water-oxygen consumption hood; relates data to physician and records in procedure log.
D. Measures and records patient’s cardiac output using computerized Cardiac Output Catheter to inject diluents into patient; relates data to physician and records in procedure log.
E. Monitors patient’s hemodynamic/electrocardiography status and gives results to physician. Reads pressure tracings. Uses hemodynamic monitors to obtain and measure patient intracardiac pressures, reporting and logging data obtained.
F. Sets up and maintains a sterile field by utilizing sterile technique; opens sterile procedure trays where applicable.
G. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations by utilizing CPR or contacting nursing or medical personnel. Uses EKG equipment, intravenous pumps, blood pressure equipment and related routine equipment to maintain continuous patient care and/or perform life savings techniques (CPR) to patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.
What You Need to Be Successful:
1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
2. Graduation from an approved AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology is required. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.
3. Graduation from an approved Invasive Cardiovascular program and attainment of the RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification is required.
4. Licensure by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is required.
5. BLS and ACLS certification is required.
~CB
*LI-AB1
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category: Allied Health
Hours of Work: 10 hour shifts, late night coverage requirement
Job ID #: 44747
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: ARRT
License/Cert Required: Reg Cardio Invasive Specialist,Radiographer,Cert Basic Cardiac Life Supprt,Reg Amer Reg Radiologic Tech,Cert Adv Cardiac Life Support
Minimum Experience: 2-3 Years Exp preferred
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Assists physicians in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic testing and other therapeutic/interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
1. Operates technical radiographic equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and according to departmental policies and procedures.
A. Operates cinefluroscopy, digital angiography equipment, applying ionizing radiation to cardiology patients in accordance with standard operating procedures.
B. Operates hemodynamic monitors to include cardiac output computers, blood gas analyzers, oxygen consumption analyzers, patient assessment machines, such as blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters to measure the various vital organ outputs/functioning during the procedure.
C. Operates critical care equipment, such as, intra-aortic balloon pumps, cardio-pulmonary support circuits, defibrillators and suction apparatuses.
2. Provides care for cardiac patients efficiently according to unit specific protocols/ policies; responds quickly and efficiently in emergency situations. Communicates proactively to the health care team, changes in patient condition, the patient progress, and other relevant information. Provides education needs of Cardiac Catheterization patients and staff.
3. Greets and receives patients. Interviews to obtain medical history and explains procedures/tests. Verify consent; performs “Time Out” and proper document pertinent clinical data.
A. Moves and/or assists patients onto and off the radiographic table according to the department’s procedure manual. Applies EKG equipment, pulse oximeter and blood pressure cuff to obtain preliminary readings before procedure.
B. Obtains blood samples from patients, in-vitro via catheter and uses blood-gas analyzer and Automated Clotting Time (ACT) to analyze data. Reads blood-gas data, relates to physician and records data in procedure log.
C. Measures oxygen consumption through the use of water-oxygen consumption hood; relates data to physician and records in procedure log.
D. Measures and records patient’s cardiac output using computerized Cardiac Output Catheter to inject diluents into patient; relates data to physician and records in procedure log.
E. Monitors patient’s hemodynamic/electrocardiography status and gives results to physician. Reads pressure tracings. Uses hemodynamic monitors to obtain and measure patient intracardiac pressures, reporting and logging data obtained.
F. Sets up and maintains a sterile field by utilizing sterile technique; opens sterile procedure trays where applicable.
G. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations by utilizing CPR or contacting nursing or medical personnel. Uses EKG equipment, intravenous pumps, blood pressure equipment and related routine equipment to maintain continuous patient care and/or perform life savings techniques (CPR) to patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.
What You Need to Be Successful:
1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
2. Graduation from an approved AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology is required. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.
3. Graduation from an approved Invasive Cardiovascular program and attainment of the RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification is required.
4. Licensure by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist is required.
5. BLS and ACLS certification is required.
~CB
*LI-AB1
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.