Cardiac Cath Technologist

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Technologist assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral, and electrophysiology procedures. As an effective team member, 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 applies knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques; maintains expertise in radiographic imaging for invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures; operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; and helps monitor patients for 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 follow applicable ethical and legal standards, company policies, privacy and information-security requirements, HIPAA, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Requirements

• Radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with one of the following credentials: 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.
• 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.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

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 for invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and contact appropriate support personnel.
• Monitor procedural effects by identifying adverse reactions or conditions and responding appropriately.
• Complete required procedure documentation, including regulatory and billing protocols and image storage and archival.
• Comply with HIPAA, privacy and information-security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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