Cardiac Cath Technologist Sr

Highmark Health • Jefferson Hills, PA

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About The Position

This job assists the Invasive Cardiologist with diagnostic and interventional procedures and demonstrates leadership in collaboration with coworkers to support efficient, cost-effective department operations. The role applies knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques; maintains expertise in radiographic imaging techniques; and supports safe, accurate procedural care and documentation.

The position also helps orient inexperienced staff to laboratory equipment, troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, and knows when to contact appropriate support personnel. It anticipates and responds to adverse reactions or conditions during procedures and completes required regulatory, billing, image-storage, and archival documentation. Employees must comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology.
• One of the following credentials: Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Radiography (R), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
• Critical thinking, decisiveness, and independent judgment.
• ACLS.
• 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 applicable ethical and legal standards, company policies, HIPAA privacy requirements, information-security guidelines, and the company Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Invasive Cardiologist with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Apply knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques to provide appropriate assistance.
• Maintain expertise in radiographic imaging techniques used in invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Orient inexperienced staff on laboratory equipment operation and troubleshoot malfunctions; identify when support personnel should be contacted.
• Anticipate adverse reactions or conditions while monitoring procedural activities 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
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed