Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

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About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Technologist assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures. As an effective team member, the technologist works directly with physicians, nurses, and other team members to provide safe, quality, cost-effective, and professional patient care services 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, troubleshoot malfunctions, and respond appropriately to adverse reactions or conditions during procedures. The technologist also completes required procedural documentation, including regulatory and billing protocols and image storage and archival.

Employees must comply with applicable ethical, legal, behavioral, privacy, and information-security requirements, including HIPAA, company policies, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Requirements

• Radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with one of the following: Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Radiography (R), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI); or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credential 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques to assist with procedures.
• Maintain expertise in radiographic imaging techniques used in invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and contact appropriate support personnel.
• Monitor procedural activities for adverse reactions or conditions and respond appropriately.
• Complete required procedural documentation, including regulatory and billing protocols and image storage and archival.
• Comply with ethical and legal standards, company policies, HIPAA privacy requirements, information-security guidelines, and the Code of Business Conduct.

What This Job Offers

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