Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr | Jefferson Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr to assist invasive cardiologists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include integrating knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and training new staff. This role emphasizes critical thinking and adherence to legal regulations.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
• Certification by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearance certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assists invasive cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Maintains expertise in current radiographic imagery techniques.
• Orients inexperienced staff on laboratory equipment.

Skills

ACLS

Critical thinking

CPR – American Heart Association

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr | Jefferson Hospital

Join to apply for the Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr | Jefferson Hospital role at Allegheny Health Network. 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 Qualifications

• 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.
• ACLS.
• Critical thinking, decisive and independent judgement.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree.

Disclaimer

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