Cardiovascular Technologist
Erie, Pennsylvania
UPMC - Hamot

Cardiovascular Technologist

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

Work Schedule

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

Job Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures independently at a technical level without constant supervision
• Apply proper 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, and document patient radiation exposure
• Support aseptic technique and patient safety, including adherence to time-out protocols
• Function competently in the first assist role during procedures
• Administer contrast agents under physician direction
• Provide scheduled standby call coverage according to policy
• 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 during procedures
• Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition
• Ensure proper coding, tracking, and electronic documentation of images and charges
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist, with experience within the last year
• 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 certification

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided via facility scrub machine
• Multiple employee parking options available, including lots and street parking; parking can be challenging

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.