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Job Description
Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional care for patients with congenital heart disease, spanning from the youngest neonate to adult. As a congenital cardiovascular technologist, you'll collaborate closely with our nursing team and our cardiac interventionalists in our brand-new state of the art congenital catheterization lab, slated to open in summer 2024. With an on-call response time of 60 minutes, you'll play a vital role in ensuring timely and effective patient care. Moreover, this position offers a specialized career ladder tailored for cardiovascular interventional technologists, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why Us?
At UMMC, our culture is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be a Magnet®-designated facility, which reflects our commitment to nursing excellence and the highest standards of patient care. At the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, we are "Empowering Tiny Hearts: Guiding Children towards a Healthy Future".
Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We value diversity and inclusivity, recognizing that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that enhance the quality of care we provide.
What We Offer? A competitive total rewards compendium; to include but not limited to:
Relocation available, for qualified Candidates.
Up to $3,000 (pro-rated) for Employee Referral.
Competitive Rate of Pay
Work Life Balance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Plans
Tax Free Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Educational Assistance
How Will You Serve?
Under general supervision performs a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Operates fluoroscopy, digital angiography equipment, hemodynamic monitors, blood gas analyzers, oxygen consumption analyzers, and patient assessment machines.
Manages procedural equipment such as intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow resistance, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, Anglo-Jet, and power injectors.
Provides efficient care for cardiac patients.
Communicates proactively with the healthcare team.
Greets and interviews patients, obtains medical history, and explains procedures/tests.
Moves and assists patients onto and off the radiographic table, applies EKG equipment, pulse oximeter, and blood pressure cuff.
Obtains blood samples from patients via catheter and analyzes data.
Measures and records patient's cardiac output using a computerized Cardiac Output Catheter.
Monitors patient's hemodynamic/electrocardiography status and reports results to physician.
Sets up and maintains a sterile field.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.
Maintains own radiation protection and reports any patient or equipment problems.
Assists cardiologist in establishing and maintaining vascular access.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES FOR THIS LEVEL:
Demonstrates ability to lead others, such as effectiveness as charge, preceptor, or clinical resource and effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.