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Johns Hopkins Medicine

CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST PRN

Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Requisition #: 637783 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category: Radiology Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Casual / On Call Position Summary

Assist physicians in performing invasive procedures, coordinating care in an assigned room, and providing patient care. Responsible for optimizing team performance by participating as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Education

Graduate of an approved AMA School of Radiologic Technology required. AA degree preferred. Work Experience

No direct cardiology experience required Required Licensure, Certification

Must be licensed by the State of Maryland Board of Physicians Quality Assurance as a Radiology Technologist. Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). CVRT I

Current BLS/ACLS Certification required within 1 year from the end of orientation date. Advanced certification is encouraged. Must pass JHH Arrhythmia Course and Exam before recording independently CVRT II

Current BLS/ACLS Certification required. CI or CV registry is encouraged, in Electrophysiology, RCES registry and HRS certification is encouraged. Current PALS Certification (pediatric)

Certification is required if in pediatric cardiology. Must pass the JHH Arrhythmia Recognition exam annually. Knowledge/Skills

Possesses knowledge of anatomy and physiology within the specialty of Diagnostic/Interventional Cardiology and/or Electrophysiology. Proficient in correlating radiographic and hemodynamic findings with the associated disease processes. For Electrophysiology, the ability to correlate the surface ECG and intracardiac ecg's with advanced arrhythmias and to correlate the arrhythmias with cardiac anatomy. Anticipates supplies and imaging modalities that may be needed during the procedures. CVRT I Orientation

Operation of all radiographic and ancillary equipment within discipline. Knowledge of all guidewires, catheters and ablation systems. Learning to utilize the imaging techniques to provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for specific cardiac procedures. Acquiring skills to eventually direct a team or oversee daily patient flow operations. Must possess highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal team performance and quality patient care. CVRT I & II

Independently operates all radiographic and ancillary equipment within discipline. Possesses extensive knowledge of all guidewires, catheters and ablation systems. Utilizes imaging techniques which provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for specific cardiac procedures. Demonstrates skills to effectively direct a team or oversee daily patient flow operations. Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal team performance and quality patient care. Possesses knowledge of basic PC skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and email.

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