Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr / SEIU - E

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, through Allegheny Health Network, seeks an experienced professional to assist the Invasive Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures, contributing to efficient, cost-effective lab operations.

The role requires maintaining radiographic imaging expertise for invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures, orienting new staff, monitoring patient responses, and ensuring comprehensive documentation for regulatory and billing purposes.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive and independent judgment.
• ARRT certification or equivalent radiography credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Invasive Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Maintains expertise in current radiographic imaging techniques for invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Orients new staff on laboratory equipment operation and safety.
• Monitors for adverse reactions during procedures and responds appropriately.
• Completes all regulatory and billing documentation and image storage/archive.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent judgment

Education

Associate’s Degree preferred

ARRT radiography certification and registered in relevant interventional radiography

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 new 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 procedural activities, and responds appropriately. (15%)


• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g., regulatory, billing protocols, and image storage and archival (10%)


• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• 3 years in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology


• Radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and 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


• Requires critical thinking, decisive and independent judgment.

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree preferred.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association


• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate


• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• ACLS Certification

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.

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