• Invasive Cardiac Technologist (EP Lab)

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


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    ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Invasive Cardiac Technologist to support our EP Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

    Shift Details:

    + Monday - Friday

    + 4 10-hour shifts per week between 7am - 5:30pm

    + Employees shifts may continue past the scheduled time to accommodate patient's procedures

    + No weekends or holidays

    + Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

    Responsibilities:

    + Ensures all images within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through the PACS, and are properly networked to appropriate electronic record for archival and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the procedures performed

    + Maintains continuing education and competency requirements for position

    + Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect.

    + Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently

    + Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures.

    + Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.

    + Documents patient history in electronic record as required

    + Maintains point of care testing standards, including daily quality control, for devices used for procedures

    + Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation

    + Demonstrate proper positioning and appropriate radiographic techniques for all diagnostic and interventional procedures.

    + Exhibits a clear understanding of correct patient preparation, equipment operations and patient monitoring systems

    + Demonstrates competency in functioning in the first assist position

    + Fosters an environment that supports aseptic technique during procedures and patient safety with the incorporation of a time-out process

    + Administers contrast under the direction of the procedure physician

    + Support other departments as directed or assigned

    + Must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the operation of both equipment and supplies

    + Some responsibilities may not be applicable due to specific job locations

    + Provides stand by call coverage, as scheduled, in accordance with system-wide stand by call procedure/policy

    + Practices with attentiveness to radiation safety for the patient as well as others in the procedure room including appropriate use of lead shielding and monitoring devices.

    + Assures documentation of patient radiation exposure in electronic record.

    + Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS). **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology OR ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Echocardiograph and Ultrasound

    + New graduates have 1 year to obtain their board certification

    + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran