Cardiac Cath Technologist

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Radiology professional to assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and EP procedures. You will work directly with physicians, nurses, and team members to ensure safe, quality, cost-effective patient care and desired outcomes.

Required ARRT RT-R or RCIS with certification within one year, ACLS within 6 months, and CPR per AHA guidelines. This role emphasizes teamwork across the Cath Lab and related departments in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or RCIS.
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR - American Heart Association

Responsabilidades

• Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral physiology and procedures and assists accordingly.
• Maintains expertise in radiographic imagery techniques related to invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Operates laboratory equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions with proper support.
• Monitors procedural effects and responds to adverse reactions/conditions.
• Completes documentation for procedures per regulatory, billing and image storage protocols.

Educación

ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS)

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

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