MedStar Health
Clinton, MD, USA
About this Job: General Summary of Position Performs angiographic therapeutic and interventional procedures. Responsible for patient management prior to during and after the procedure. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure. Recognizes the effect of pathology and vital signs to determine the amount of pressure of each hand injection. Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognizes both minor and dangerous arrhythmia. Provides appropriate patient care as required. Functions as a first assistant to the physician by scrubbing independently and aiding in the...