Cardiac Cath Technologist Extern

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a radiology support professional to perform prescribed imaging procedures and assist in catheterization lab procedures under supervision. The role requires independent judgment within documented competency and a focus on patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, operating equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining complete procedure documentation and image archiving.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a radiology technologist program.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and assists physicians in catheterization lab procedures, using cardiovascular physiology knowledge.
• Operates and troubleshoots imaging equipment; contacts support staff as needed.
• Monitors effects of procedures and responds to adverse conditions.
• Completes documentation for procedures including image storage and archiving.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiography procedures

Catheterization lab support

Equipment operation

Documentation

Adverse reaction response

Education

High School/GED

Radiology technologist program enrollment

CPR

Act 34 Background Clearance

Act 33 Background Clearance

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Tools

Imaging equipment control

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Overview

This role performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures and assists the provider during catheterization lab procedures at a technical level under the direct supervision of a technologist. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures, up to the level of documented competency, that require independent judgement and initiative.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares for and assists the physician in catheterization lab procedures by integrating knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques (50%)
• Operates equipment, troubleshoot equipment as indicated, and contacts proper support personnel in collaboration with preceptor (15%)
• Assists in monitoring the effects of procedural activities by identifying adverse reactions/conditions and properly responding (15%)
• Completes all required documentation for procedures including image storage and achival (10%)
• Other duties as assigned (10%)

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiology technologist program
• CPR
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance

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