Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: January 18, 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, North Bethesda , Interventional Radiology Technologist, Healthcare , Upper Marlboro, Maryland
