Senior Cardiac Cath Technologist: Lead Invasive Procedures

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Monroeville is seeking an experienced professional to assist the Invasive Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures, providing leadership and ensuring efficient, cost-effective department operation.

Responsibilities include integrating cardiovascular physiology knowledge, maintaining imaging expertise, mentoring staff, monitoring for adverse reactions, and completing required documentation in accordance with regulatory and billing standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
• ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) or CVIR or Radiography (R) certification.
• Critical thinking, decisive and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3 years' experience in a cardiac cath/

Education

ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography certification

ARRT CVIR certification

Associate Degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Monroeville is seeking an experienced professional to assist the Invasive Cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures, providing leadership and ensuring efficient, cost-effective department operation.

Responsibilities include integrating cardiovascular physiology knowledge, maintaining imaging expertise, mentoring staff, monitoring for adverse reactions, and completing required documentation in accordance with regulatory and billing standards.