Invasive Cardiac Technologist (Cardiac Cath Lab)

Invasive Cardiac Technologist (Cardiac Cath Lab)

UPMC - 3.4

Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $31.64 - $45.04 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient monitoring systems Diagnostic imaging equipment Interventional radiology Medical procedure preparation Completing CE credits RCES Radiologic contrast media administration Medical image documentation Patient question and concern management Cardiac interventional radiography Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Cardiac catheterization lab equipment Image acquisition for patient care Medical equipment operation Radiology BLS Certification Client rapport building Patient safety measures implementation Imaging studies Mid-level Medical diagnostic testing Hospital radiation policies Patient history taking RCIS Charge capture (medical billing) Working with cardiac care patients Radiology equipment maintenance procedures Laboratory quality control Full Job Description Join Our Community! ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Invasive Cardiac Technologist to support our Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Shift Details:

Monday - Friday Four 10-hour shifts 7am - 5:30pm On-call shifts required to cover nights, weekends and holidays Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

Responsibilities:

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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology OR ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Echocardiograph and Ultrasound Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of hire/transfer into department/role. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran