Interventional Cardiac Lab Technologist

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

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Invasive Cardiac Technologist for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or RCIS, with ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology/RCIS certification, ACLS within one year, and BLS/CPR. On-call coverage, four 10-hour shifts, and on-site procedures are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or RCIS.
• ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology OR RCIS certification preferred.
• ACLS within one year of hire/transfer into department/role.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all images are accurately coded, tracked in PACS, and linked to the correct electronic record for archival and interpretation.
• Maintains continuing education and competency standards.
• Builds positive relationships with patients and coworkers, showing care, active listening, dignity, and respect.
• Works collaboratively within the department and across teams to support efficient patient care.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and follows universal protocols during procedures.
• Applies proper positioning and radiographic techniques for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Administers contrast under physician direction.
• Promotes aseptic technique and patient safety.

Skills

Radiologic patient care

First assist capability

PACS data management

Communication with patients

Education

RT-R or RCIS certification

Tools

PACS

Electronic health record

Job description

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Invasive Cardiac Technologist for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or RCIS, with ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology/RCIS certification, ACLS within one year, and BLS/CPR. On-call coverage, four 10-hour shifts, and on-site procedures are expected.