Interventional Technologist (Flex Full-Time)

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UPMC Children's Hospital is seeking a flex full-time Interventional Technologist to join the Interventional Radiology team!

The Interventional Technologist will work scheduled shifts Monday through Friday, including rotating evening, weekends, and holiday call responsibilities.

The Interventional Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision. This role competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Why UPMC Children's Hospital? Why UPMC Imaging?

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh among the country's top 10 pediatric hospitals, with six specialties ranked in the top 10 specialty programs. Imaging supports these efforts while bolstering employees' career growth, with numerous career path options that are built for our employees to succeed.

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Responsibilities:

• Administers contrast in accordance with assigned protocols under the direction of the proceduralist.
• Demonstrates 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 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.
• 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 in a clear and concise manner 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 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.
• Supports 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:

• ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
• Act 33
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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