Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and EP procedures. You will work with physicians, nurses and other team members to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and accurate documentation.

The role requires ARRT RT-R or RCIS certification, a background in radiography, and the ability to operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment in the Cath Lab environment; ACLS, CPR, and background clearances are

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology or RCIS certified.
• Certification in ARRT (RT-R) or RCIS within one year of hire.
• ACLS, CPR and background clearances required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral and EP procedures.
• Maintain radiographic imaging and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor patient status and respond to adverse events during procedures.
• Document regulatory, billing and image storage activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and team members to ensure quality care.

Skills

ARRT RT-R / RCIS

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program

Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS)

Tools

Cath Lab equipment

Imaging systems & radiography gear

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.
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