Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Cath Technologist for on-site work in Wexford, PA. The role supports diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and EP procedures, collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining radiographic imaging techniques for invasive procedures, operating lab equipment, and documenting all regulatory and billing information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS) within one year.
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34, Act 33, Act 73, FBI background clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and EP procedures.
• Maintains imaging techniques for invasive procedures.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Monitors procedural effects and responds to adverse conditions.
• Completes regulatory, billing, and image storage documentation.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

## Cardiac Cath TechnologistApply: On-site: Wexford PA, 15090, 12351 Perry Highway: Part time: Posted Today: J288048## **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.*