Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in cardiovascular and peripheral procedures to support physicians and nurses in diagnostic and interventional settings.

The role requires ARRT RT-R or RCIS certification, familiarity with radiographic imaging techniques for invasive procedures, and at least 1 year in a Cath Lab or related environment; a preferred associate degree will be considered.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Radiology.
• Certification: ARRT RT-R or RCIS within 1 year of hire.
• Preferred Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly.
• Maintains expertise in current radiographic imagery techniques as they relate to invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Operates laboratory equipment; troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and contacts proper support personnel.
• Assists in monitoring the effects of procedural activities by identifying adverse reactions/conditions and properly responding.
• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Radiology procedures

Education

ARRT RT-R or RCIS certification

Associate degree preferred

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:

• Minimum Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS)
• Preferred Associate degree
• 1 year in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Radiology

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• 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. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.