Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr - Casual - Jefferson Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Clairton is seeking an experienced professional to assist Invasive Cardiologists in diagnostic and interventional procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a cardiac cath lab, relevant certifications, and strong critical thinking abilities. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, orienting staff, and ensuring compliance with documentation standards. Certifications in ACLS and CPR are required, along with necessary background clearances. The role emphasizes effective collaboration and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
• Certification from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• ACLS certification required.
• Must have CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Cleared from criminal and child abuse background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Invasive Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Maintain expertise in radiographic imagery techniques for cardiac procedures.
• Orient and train inexperienced staff on laboratory equipment operation.
• Anticipate and respond to adverse reactions during procedures.
• Documentation of procedures according to regulatory and billing standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent judgment

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Radiographic imagery techniques

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.

• 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%)

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; troubleshootsa 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
• ACLS
• Critical thinking, decisive and independent judgment.
• 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

• Associate Degree.

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