Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced professional to support invasive cardiac procedures and peripheral interventions. You will assist the cardiologist, maintain radiographic imaging expertise, and help ensure safe, efficient patient care in a busy cath lab.

The role emphasizes staff orientation, adherence to documentation standards, and proactive monitoring for adverse events in a regulated clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
• ARRT or RCIS cardiovascular interventional radiography certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Anticipates adverse reactions and responds appropriately.
• Maintains expertise in radiographic imaging techniques relevant to invasive procedures.
• Orients inexperienced staff on equipment operation and escalation pathways.
• Completes required documentation for procedures, billing and image storage.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization

Interventional radiology

ARRT certification

Education

ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography

RCIS certification

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job assists the Invasive Cardiologist in the performance of diagnostic and interventional procedures; demonstrates leadership in collaboration with co-workers to achieve efficient and cost-effective functioning of the department.

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%) Orients inexperienced staff on the operation of laboratory equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions, and is knowledgeable of proper support personnel and instances when they need to be contacted. (15%) Anticipates adverse reactions / conditions when monitoring the effects of all procedural activities, and responds appropriately. (15%) Completes required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology. Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) -OR- Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) -OR- Radiography (R) – OR-Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) certification issued by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Additional Employment Requirements:

ACLS 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.