Imaging and Physiology Apprenticeship

Overview

The Imaging and Physiology Apprentice will participate in a structured training program designed to develop expertise in intravascular imaging and physiological assessment technologies utilized during cardiac catheterization procedures. Under the guidance of physicians, imaging specialists, and assigned mentors, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience supporting diagnostic angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures while contributing to clinical research and data management initiatives.

Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, Imaging Specialists, and clinical staff to learn all aspects of intravascular imaging and physiology technologies used in cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Work closely with assigned mentors to develop the knowledge, technical skills, and clinical competencies necessary to independently support imaging and physiology evaluations in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Provide intraprocedural technical support to physicians during diagnostic angiograms and interventional PCI procedures, including operation and utilization of intravascular imaging and physiology systems.
• Assist with the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of imaging and physiological data to support patient care and procedural decision-making.
• Collect, organize, and maintain procedural data, ensuring accurate entry into designated databases and secure storage on institutional servers.
• Serve as a liaison among physicians, technologists, clinical staff, and research personnel for imaging- and physiology-related research projects.
• Support clinical research activities through image analysis, data management, database maintenance, and project coordination.
• Assist with special projects, educational programs, and live case transmissions as assigned.
• Participate in additional departmental initiatives and projects as directed by the Director of Research or their designee.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Degree in a health sciences, biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Experience with medical imaging technologies, cardiovascular diagnostics, research, or related healthcare technologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical and research environment.

Licensure/Certification

• Relevant clinical or technical certifications are desirable but not required.

Salary Range

USD $28.20 - USD $28.20 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, Imaging Specialists, and clinical staff to learn all aspects of intravascular imaging and physiology technologies used in cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Work closely with assigned mentors to develop the knowledge, technical skills, and clinical competencies necessary to independently support imaging and physiology evaluations in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Provide intraprocedural technical support to physicians during diagnostic angiograms and interventional PCI procedures, including operation and utilization of intravascular imaging and physiology systems.
• Assist with the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of imaging and physiological data to support patient care and procedural decision-making.
• Collect, organize, and maintain procedural data, ensuring accurate entry into designated databases and secure storage on institutional servers.
• Serve as a liaison among physicians, technologists, clinical staff, and research personnel for imaging- and physiology-related research projects.
• Support clinical research activities through image analysis, data management, database maintenance, and project coordination.
• Assist with special projects, educational programs, and live case transmissions as assigned.
• Participate in additional departmental initiatives and projects as directed by the Director of Research or their designee.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Degree in a health sciences, biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Experience with medical imaging technologies, cardiovascular diagnostics, research, or related healthcare technologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical and research environment.

Licensure/Certification

• Relevant clinical or technical certifications are desirable but not required.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.