Senior Cardiac Cath Technologist (Interventional Imaging)

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in the Pittsburgh region seeks a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Technologist to support an invasive cardiology service. You will assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures and help ensure patient safety and smooth lab operations.

The role requires strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, certification eligibility per ARRT/CVIR, and the ability to lead and train staff while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
• ARRT/ CVIR/ R/ VI certification as listed by ARRT or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Critical thinking, decisive and independent judgment.
• Preferred Associate Degree.
• ACLS CPR and background clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques and assists accordingly.
• Maintains expertise in radiographic imagery techniques related to invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Orients inexperienced staff on equipment operation; troubleshoots malfunctions; knows support personnel contacts.
• Anticipates adverse reactions/conditions during procedures and responds appropriately.
• Completes required documentation for procedures (regulatory, billing, image storage and archival).

Job description

Highmark Health in the Pittsburgh region seeks a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Technologist to support an invasive cardiology service. You will assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures and help ensure patient safety and smooth lab operations.

The role requires strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, certification eligibility per ARRT/CVIR, and the ability to lead and train staff while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with HIPAA.