Cardiac Cath Technologist

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Ohio; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a team-oriented professional to assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and EP procedures. The role includes integrating knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, operating lab equipment, and ensuring safe patient care.

Applicants must possess Radiography Certification or equivalent, ACLS Certification within six months, and complete necessary background clearances. This is an opportunity to contribute to quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Radiography Certification and Registration with ARRT or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required within one year.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist.
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34, 33, and 73 Criminal Background Clearance Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Maintain expertise in radiographic imagery for invasive procedures.
• Operate lab equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Monitor procedural activities and respond to adverse conditions.
• Complete documentation for procedures, regulatory and billing protocols.

Job description

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

• Radiography Certification and Registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International required within one year.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS)
• 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

Preferred

• Associate degree
• 1 year in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Radiology

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.