Cardiac Cath Lab Extern: Imaging & Procedure Support

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a radiology support professional to perform prescribed imaging procedures and assist in catheterization lab procedures under supervision. The role requires independent judgment within documented competency and a focus on patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, operating equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining complete procedure documentation and image archiving.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a radiology technologist program.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and assists physicians in catheterization lab procedures, using cardiovascular physiology knowledge.
• Operates and troubleshoots imaging equipment; contacts support staff as needed.
• Monitors effects of procedures and responds to adverse conditions.
• Completes documentation for procedures including image storage and archiving.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiography procedures

Catheterization lab support

Equipment operation

Documentation

Adverse reaction response

Education

High School/GED

Radiology technologist program enrollment

CPR

Act 34 Background Clearance

Act 33 Background Clearance

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Tools

Imaging equipment control

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a radiology support professional to perform prescribed imaging procedures and assist in catheterization lab procedures under supervision. The role requires independent judgment within documented competency and a focus on patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, operating equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining complete procedure documentation and image archiving.