Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Cath/IR Lab
Technologist to join our team at Medstar Health Southern Maryland
Hospital located in Clinton, MD. As a Cath/IR Lab Technologist, you
will assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and
peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the
Cath/Angio/EP Lab specializing in the care of patients undergoing
PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, embolization of vascular
bleeds, thrombolysis catheter insertion, and EP devices and
ablations. Additionally, assists physicians with nonvascular
procedures such as percutaneous drain placements, gastrostomies,
thoracentesis, paracentesis, and other interventional radiology
procedures. With increased experience provides resource and
mentoring to new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.
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: -
Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and
peripheral vascular disease in an invasive procedure arena,
specializing in the care of patients undergoing: Basic and complex
diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known
and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac and peripheral
vascular disease. Complex diagnostic procedures may include
valvular, congenital defects, pulmonary involvement, radial,
brachial and neck approaches, O.R (Operating Room), portable
procedures, and any research protocols. - Basic and complex
interventional, angiography, and electrophysiological procedures.
Patient care procedures such as sheath removal including IABP,
temporary pacer and central venous and arterial catheters. Safe and
efficient operation of equipment. Cross-training is mandatory.
Performs in the role of data entry, generating accurate reports
from diagnostic or interventional procedures. Assist in the
orientation of employees and students as requested by management. -
Patient transportation, effective communication, and evaluation of
patient status during the procedure: age and gender specific care,
prep access site according to lab standard practice, and perform
EKG lead placement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for
hemodynamic monitoring. Procedural requirements: room preparation
and breakdown to include fluid preparation with accurate contrast
concentrations, stocking rooms, daily quality control checks,
radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup. Prepare sterile
procedure tray and patient sterile field appropriately. Observe
occupational and radiation safety regulations (wearing badges, lead
aprons, goggles, and gloves). Acquire and accurately document
pertinent patient data. - Function in all roles rotating during the
day as defined: Room circulator – patient interaction,
monitoring/vital signs and procedural documentation, setup
equipment such as IABP, power injector, temporary pacer, biopsy,
and sterile equipment/catheters/balloons/wires handoffs, running
blood oximetry for cardiac output; assist physician with EP
Diagnostic and Mapping systems including Carto. Scrub – maintains
sterile procedure, infectious control, observe all fluid patency of
catheters, balloons, and manifolds. Monitor – functions in the
control room operating the x-ray equipment and hemodynamic
monitoring equipment, reporting EKG, blood pressure, heart rate,
pulse ox changes, recording hemodynamic pressures, scan pertinent
patient information into hemodynamic system, assist with x-ray
equipment and transfer images to digital archive. Qualifications: -
High School Diploma or GED. - Graduate of an Accredited
Radiological Technology college. - 1-2 years Recent Cath/IR Lab
experience. - Active Maryland license and one of the following
certifications: ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology),
CVRN-Level III Cardiovascular - Cath Lab, Intervention IF
RCIS-certified CV (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography), VI
(Vascular Interventional Radiography) or CCI (Cardiovascular
Credentialing International), RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular
Invasive Specialist), or RCES (Registered Cardiovascular
Electrophysiology Specialist. - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support) within 90 Days. This position has a hiring range of : USD
$34.98 - USD $62.52 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Centreville , Interventional Radiology Technologist, Healthcare , Mount Vernon, Virginia