Cath Lab Imaging Apprentice - Cardiac

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a radiology technologist to perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures and assist in catheterization lab procedures under the direct supervision of a technologist.

Responsibilities include preparing for procedures, operating and troubleshooting equipment, monitoring patient responses, completing documentation, and other duties as assigned within the catheterization lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Presently enrolled in a radiology technologist program.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 FBI fingerprinting background clearances required.

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 their 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%)

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Radiology technologist program (enrolled)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a radiology technologist to perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures and assist in catheterization lab procedures under the direct supervision of a technologist.

Responsibilities include preparing for procedures, operating and troubleshooting equipment, monitoring patient responses, completing documentation, and other duties as assigned within the catheterization lab environment.