Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a Cardiac Cath Technologist for on-site, full-time support in diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral and EP procedures. The role collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to ensure high-quality, compliant patient care and efficient workflow.

Required ARRT radiography certification with CI/CV/VI or CVIS credentials; RCIS is a plus. ACLS, CPR within 6 months; background checks and HIPAA compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• ARRT radiography certification and state registration required or equivalent ARRT credential.
• Certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography or CV/CI/VI/RS designation preferred.
• RCIS certification by CVI is an eligible credential for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral and EP procedures.
• Work with physician, nurse and team to provide safe patient care and achieve outcomes.
• Maintain radiographic imaging expertise for invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab equipment; notify support as needed.
• Document procedures for regulatory, billing, image storage and archiving.

Education

ARRT Radiography Certification (or CV/CI/VI)

Cardiac Interventional Radiography certification

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Tools

Cath Lab equipment

Imaging systems

Job description

## Cardiac Cath TechnologistApply: On-site: Erie PA, 16502, 232 West 25th St: Full time: Posted Today: J290085## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****GENERAL OVERVIEW:** This job will assist in the performance of diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and EP procedures. As an effective team member, the individual works directly with the physician, nurse and other team members to provide safe, quality, cost effective, professional patient care services to obtain expected outcomes. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly. (45%)* Maintains expertise in current radiographic imagery techniques as they relate to invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures. (15%)* Operates laboratory equipment; troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and contacts proper support personnel. (15%)* Assists in monitoring the effects of procedural activities by identifying adverse reactions/conditions and properly responding. (15%)* Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival. (10%) **QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum*** Radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) -OR- Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) -OR- Radiography (R) -OR- Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) certification issued by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International **Preferred*** Associate degree* 1 year in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Radiology **Additional Employment Requirements:*** ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire* CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate ***Disclaimer:** The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. **Compliance Requirement**: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.* *As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.* Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.