Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Technologist assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures. As a member of the care team, the technologist works directly with physicians, nurses, and other team members to provide safe, quality, cost-effective, professional patient care and achieve expected outcomes.

The role requires knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques; expertise in radiographic imaging techniques used in invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures; and the ability to operate laboratory equipment and respond to equipment malfunctions. The technologist also helps monitor patients during procedures, recognizes and responds appropriately to adverse reactions or conditions, and completes required regulatory, billing, image-storage, and archival documentation.

Employees must follow the company’s ethical and legal standards, Code of Business Conduct, privacy policies, HIPAA requirements, and information security guidelines.

Requirements

• Radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Radiography (R), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI); alternatively, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Compliance with company ethical and legal standards, conduct policies, privacy policies, HIPAA, and information security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• One year of experience in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Integrate knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques, and assist with procedures accordingly.
• Maintain expertise in current radiographic imaging techniques used in invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and contact appropriate support personnel.
• Assist in monitoring procedural effects, identify adverse reactions or conditions, and respond appropriately.
• Complete required procedure documentation, including regulatory and billing protocols and image storage and archival.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed