Interventional Technologist- Cardiac Cath Lab (Full-Time)
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 of up to $20,000**
Responsibilities:
- Administers contrast media per protocol under proceduralist supervision.
- Performs accurate patient positioning and radiographic techniques for interventional procedures.
- Prepares patients, operates equipment, and monitors systems with full procedural understanding.
- Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and follows universal safety protocols.
- Reviews patient history and physician orders to apply appropriate imaging protocols.
- Accurately documents patient history in the electronic medical record.
- Maintains aseptic technique and ensures patient safety through time-out procedures.
- Communicates instructions and procedure details clearly to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
- Ensures proper exam coding, image archiving, and charge entry in RIS and ISITE systems.
- Collaborates effectively with patients and staff, supporting general radiographic procedures as needed.
Schedule: This position will primarily work Monday-Friday, with rotating, 8-hour shifts of 6AM-2:30PM; 6:30AM-3PM, and 7AM-3:30PMThis position will require the employee to work on-call with a 30-minute response time. May be subject to work other days/shifts based on hospital needs.
Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
- ACLS required within 12 months of hire/transfer.
ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- 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
Additional Information
- City
- Washington
- State
- PA
- Zip
- 15301
- Country
- United States
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