Pay: $64.00 per hour
Job description: Cardiovascular Technician
Location: Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC), Fort Belvoir, VA
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:30AM to 4:00PM + On Call
Organization:
US Got People (USGP)USGP is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Technician to join our team and provide high-quality services to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while working in a respected federal healthcare facility. Why Join USGP?Competitive Pay: $64.00/hour + $12.00/hour On-Call Stability & Experience: Work in a federal medical center supporting our nation's service members
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of cardiovascular and interventional training from at least one state or territory in the United States
Certifications:- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years catheterization laboratory work experience obtained after graduating Shall be proficient and function in but not limited to the following procedures: Left heart catheterization, Right heart catheterizations, Left ventricular gram, Percutaneous angioplasty, Percutaneous cardiac interventions, coronary stent placements, foreign body retrieval, Intravascular/cardiac ultrasound, Fractional flow reserve, coronary valve measurements, percutaneous cardiocentesis, cardioversion Immunization Requirements(Applicants must have or be willing to obtain the following) Hepatitis B (series and titer) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox)TB test Seasonal Influenza vaccineCOVID-19 vaccine (if applicable)
Key Responsibilities:- Administer procedural sedation giving the appropriate medication, dose, route, and time. This task includes appropriate documentation, monitoring, and administration/use of reversal agents.
- Operates physiological monitoring equipment and be able to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms, cardiac ischemia, injury, infarction patterns and pressure waveforms. Set up and calibrate pressure transducer, properly identify, label, and interpret intracardiac and vascular pressure waveforms.
- Function and operate radiologic equipment to include image intensifier, x-ray tube, C-arm manipulation, panning table, positioning patient, digital subtraction angiography and fluoroscopic imaging in various magnification modes.
- Set-up for venous and arterial procedures, use balloon tipped/flow directional catheters
- Operate contrast pressure injectors to include selection of the rate of rise/fall, injection rate, total volume, psi, and other parameters.
- Set-up, operate, and interpret results of intravascular/cardiac ultrasound, and fractional flow reserve.
- Set-up, function, and use of devices related to foreign body retrieval, angiojet, intra-aortic balloon pump, coil embolization, temporary pacemaker.
- Initiate hemostasis methods and support devices (mechanical closure or hemostasis accelerators)
- Drape for vascular access studies
- Prepare specimens for processing
- Serve on the “On-call team” for urgent cardiac catheterization (invasive) procedures 24/7 STEMI team and the Interventional radiology 24/7 team
Ideal Candidate:
You are a self-motivated, skilled imaging professional with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently. You take pride in delivering excellent patient care and are committed to maintaining high clinical standards in a dynamic hospital environment.
About US:
GPAt US Got People (USGP), we are proud to support those who serve. We are committed to building a strong, diverse team of professionals who are passionate about healthcare and service. Our mission is to provide exceptional care to military communities while supporting our employees in achieving their professional goals. USGP is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ready to make a difference? Apply today with your resume!
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
