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Join Our Dynamic Team as a Casual Invasive Cardiac Technologist at UPMC Hamot!

Are you a motivated and experienced technologist looking for a flexible, team-oriented opportunity? UPMC Hamot is seeking a Casual Invasive Cardiac Technologist to support our busy and collaborative department. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment and are excited to contribute to a strong team culture.

As a casual team member, you’ll be required to work a minimum of three shifts within a six-week period, with weekday-only shifts available — no weekends or holidays required. Choose from 8-hour shifts (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) to suit your lifestyle. This position supports our daily outpatient schedule and enhances flexibility for staff across the department.

You’ll collaborate with multiple service lines including Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology, and Vascular Surgery, giving you the unique opportunity to work closely with departments throughout the hospital. If you're a team player with strong imaging skills, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a department that truly values its culture — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that values excellence, flexibility, and meaningful collaboration.

_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience and manager discretion._

Responsibilities:

+ Ensure 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.

+ Maintain continuing education and competency requirements for position.

+ Demonstrate 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

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

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

+ Document patient history in electronic record as required

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

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

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

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

+ Demonstrate competency in functioning in the first assist position.

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

+ Administer 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

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

+ Practice 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.

+ Assure documentation of patient radiation exposure in electronic record.

Required:

+ Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

+ CPR certification is required.

+ ACLS certification is desired upon hire.

+ Successful completion of ACLS certification required within orientation period.

+ New graduates have 1 year to obtain their board certification.

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

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran