Cardiovascular Technologist, CVRT (Johns Hopkins Hospital)

Johns Hopkins Medicine
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 04, 2024
Apply Refer a Friend Back Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Job Details Requisition #: 3498 Location: Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, Baltimore, MD 21201 Category: Allied Health/Clinical Professional Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research. Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is hiring for an Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist (CVRT) in the Cath Lab. Schedule: 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday 13 week contract Pay Range: $75-$85 Requirements Performs special diagnostic procedures in Radiology, including interventional angiographic procedures, interventional diagnostic procedures, and cardiac catheterization procedures. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all equipment components, including patient monitoring devices Employee demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Assists physician during procedures. Competently selects catheters and guide wires, andprepares appropriate contrast material utilizing powerinjector. Prepares room with appropriate equipment and film. Prepares patient for procedures, explains certainaspects of procedure to patient, and obtainspreliminary films. Processes & assembles films for interpretation. Follows established procedures to provide radiationsafety procedures for oneself and the patient. Performs basic nursing functions regarding patientcare, including recording of vital signs as indicated. Identifies arrhythmias and informs physician ofpatient status. Correctly identifies all films as to anatomical site andpatient identity. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program. Required either Radiologic Technologist License in the State of Maryland and an ARRT certification; or RCIS certification can be accepted in place of License and ARRT. Current BLS CPR certification. Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare 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. Apply