• Interventional Technologist Advanced

    UPMC (Harrisburg, PA)


    Experience level may vary based upon final candidate qualifications and experience

    Purpose:

    Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

    Responsibilities:

    + Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.

    + Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.

    + Performs all job responsibilities of an IR Tech 1.

    + Demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in supplies and the use of the supplies during procedures.

    + Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.

    + Assist with Fluoro time monitoring, the management of medical editing request, and annual lead apron compliance checks.

    + Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.

    + Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.

    + Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiologic

    + Technology or an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.

    + Minimum of 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience required.

    + Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

    + ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran