Cardiovascular Technologist
Erie, Pennsylvania
UPMC - Hamot

Cardio Vascular Technologist

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week, with on-call coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Description

• Perform invasive cardiac imaging procedures independently, demonstrating technical skill and judgment.
• Properly position patients and apply radiographic techniques for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Ensure patient and staff radiation safety, including use of lead shielding and monitoring devices.
• Support aseptic technique and patient safety protocols, including time-out procedures.
• Function competently in the first assist role during procedures.
• Administer contrast agents under physician direction.
• Provide scheduled standby call coverage.
• Maintain point-of-care testing standards and perform daily quality control on procedural devices.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients to explain procedures and reduce anxiety.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocols.
• Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition.
• Ensure proper coding, tracking, and documentation of images and charges in electronic records.
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist and Cath Lab Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certification in one of the following:

  • ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology
  • ARRT
  • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
  • Echocardiograph and Ultrasound certification
• Experience with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab)
• Experience with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided via an on-site scrub machine.
• Parking is available but may be challenging; multiple lots and street parking options exist.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
• Specialty years of experience are not explicitly stated; relevant certifications and experience in invasive cardiac technology are expected.