Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Erie, Pennsylvania
UPMC - Hamot

Cardio Vascular Tech

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform invasive cardiac imaging procedures independently with technical skill and judgment.
• Demonstrate proper patient positioning and radiographic techniques for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Ensure patient preparation, equipment operation, and patient monitoring are correctly managed.
• Practice radiation safety, including use of lead shielding and monitoring devices; document patient radiation exposure electronically.
• Support aseptic technique and patient safety, including use of time-out protocols during procedures.
• Function competently in the first assist role during procedures.
• Administer contrast agents under physician direction.
• Provide scheduled standby call coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain point of care testing standards and perform daily quality control on procedural devices.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and coworkers, fostering teamwork and patient cooperation.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocols; review patient history and physician orders; document in electronic records.
• Ensure proper coding, tracking, and archiving of images and procedural charges.
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements for the position.

Shift Details

• Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• On-call coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One of the following certifications:

  • ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology
  • ARRT Certificate
  • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Echocardiograph and Ultrasound
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred but not required
• Compliance with position-specific clearance requirements (e.g., Act 34)

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided via scrub machine
• Multiple employee parking options available, though parking can be challenging

Experience

• Specialty: Technologist (Invasive Cardiac Tech)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied competency in independent technical procedures and first assist role expected
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required