• Interventional Technologist

    UPMC (Washington, PA)


    Description:

    _Join our dynamic healthcare team as an interventional technologist, where you'll leverage cutting-edge imaging technology to perform life-saving, minimally invasive procedures. Your expertise will directly contribute to improved patient outcomes, making a profound impact on the future of medical care. If you're passionate about innovation and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!_

     

    This position is eligible for a sign on bonus; up to $10,000!

    Responsibilities:

    + Administer contrast according to protocols under proceduralist's direction

    + Demonstrate proper positioning and radiographic techniques for interventional procedures.

    + Ensure correct patient preparation, equipment operation, and patient monitoring.

    + Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol during procedures.

    + Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition.

    + Document patient history in electronic records as required.

    + Maintain aseptic technique and patient safety, incorporating a time-out process.

    + Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.

    + Code and track exams through RIS system, network exams to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and enter charges for performed exams.

    + Interact effectively with patients and co-workers, displaying care, listening, dignity, and respect; support other departments with general radiographic procedures as needed.

     

    Shifts: This position is Monday-Friday, but can be on-call for evenings and weekends. The shifts are: 7a-3p, 7:30a-3:30p ,8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p

    Qualifications:

    + Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

    + .Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire/transfer.

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

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting

    + Act 33

    + Act 34

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran