Electrophysiology Technologist / SEIU - E

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

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a Radiology/Electrophysiology support professional to assist nurses and physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will operate lab and imaging equipment used in electrophysiology studies and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent, 1 year in general Radiology, and either Electrophysiology/Cath Lab experience or ARRT/RCES certification. ACLS and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year experience in general Radiology preferred.
• 1 year experience in Electrophysiology or Cath Lab.
• ARRT or RCES certification with relevant board.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrophysiology procedures.
• Operate lab and imaging equipment for electrophysiology studies.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and contact support personnel.
• Perform sheath removal.
• Maintain inventory and station management for supplies.
• Perform technical interrogation of implanted devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrophysiology procedures

Radiology

Equipment troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

ARRT or RCES certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Electrophysiology lab equipment

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists and supports the nurses and physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with electrophysiology procedures.
• Operates laboratory and imaging equipment used in the performance of electrophysiology studies.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and contacts proper support personnel.
• (60%) Performs sheath removal.
• (15%) May maintain the inventory and station management system for supplies.
• (10%) Performs technical interrogation of implanted devices.
• (15%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Associates degree or equivalent experience 1 year experience in general Radiology Preferred One year experience in Electrophysiology or Cath Lab Radiography Certification and Registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Additional Employment Requirements

ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire

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.

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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.

Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.