Interventional Technologist - Full-Time - Williamsport, PA

UPMC Williamsport is hiring a full-time Interventional Technologist to join our team of outstanding healthcare professionals! This role will work daylight hours, Monday-Friday. Additionally, there are rotating on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays. Call averages 10 days per month and two holidays per year.

We offer a premier benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being - physically, emotionally, and financially - paired with endless opportunities for career advancement and educational growth.

This position offers a generous sign-on bonus to those who qualify. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$10,000 with a 2-year work commitment.

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

Responsibilities:

• Administers contrast following assigned protocols under the direction of the proceduralist.
• Demonstrate proper positioning and appropriate radiographic techniques for all interventional procedures. Exhibits a clear understanding of correct patient preparation, equipment operations, and patient monitoring systems.
• Identifies all patients properly 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. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Fosters an environment that supports aseptic technique during procedures and patient safety with the incorporation of a time-out process.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect. Able to work as a team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Support other departments performing general radiographic procedures, if needed.

Qualifications:

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR is 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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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