Interventional Technologist
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus now offered to eligible hires!
Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a 2-year work commitment or $30,000 for a three-year work commitment.
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Interventional Technologists to join the team! This position will consist of daylight shifts Monday - Friday, between 6:30am - 5pm. Rotating call coverage is required Monday - Friday, 5pm - 6:30am. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is also required, 6:30pm - 6:30am.
The Interventional Technologist will independently perform imaging procedures, primarily in the operating room and cath lab, at a technical level with minimal supervision. This role will support advanced cardiac and thoracic surgery teams working at the forefront of medical science. The Interventional Technologist will also occasionally support to the larger hospital-based IR department as needed. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a 2-year work commitment or $30,000 for a three-year work commitment.
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Interventional Technologists to join the team! This position will consist of daylight shifts Monday - Friday, between 6:30am - 5pm. Rotating call coverage is required Monday - Friday, 5pm - 6:30am. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is also required, 6:30pm - 6:30am.
The Interventional Technologist will independently perform imaging procedures, primarily in the operating room and cath lab, at a technical level with minimal supervision. This role will support advanced cardiac and thoracic surgery teams working at the forefront of medical science. The Interventional Technologist will also occasionally support to the larger hospital-based IR department as needed. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!
Responsibilities:
- Administers contrast in accordance with 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 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.
- Support other departments performing general radiographic procedures, if needed.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required.
- CPR or BLS Required.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- ARRT Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-05
Reference: 230001UP
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216
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Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
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