Interventional Radiology Technologist - West Penn Hospital

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform a range of imaging procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the interventional suite, ensuring aseptic technique, patient positioning, and accurate documentation.

Candidates must hold ARRT radiography certification, with VI certification pursued within 24 months. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment and adheres to HIPAA and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical school certification or 6 months to 1 year related experience/ training
• ARRT Radiography Certification and Registration required
• VI certification within 24 months of hire (or existing VI certification)

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up the interventional suite with instruments and supplies.
• Utilizes aseptic techniques and follows policy for medication, contrast, and specimen handling.
• Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participates in the interventional space to assure correct patient and surgical site.
• Understands, anticipates, and adapts to interventional provider preference and patient care variables.
• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image distribution.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations and participates in inventory control and monitoring.
• Implements radiation protection and patient safety standards.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Radiation safety

Patient positioning

Documentation

IR support

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

ARRT Radiography Certification and Registration

VI certification within 24 months

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Sign on Bonus Eligible $10,000 (2 year commitment)

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in setting up the interventional suite with appropriate instruments and supplies (15%)
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication, contrast, and specimen handling (15%)
• Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participates in the interventional space to assure correct patient and surgical site (15%)
• Understands, anticipates, and adapts to interventional provider preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating interventional provider preference materials (15%)
• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image distribution (15%)
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring (15%)
• Implements radiation protection and patient safety standards (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Associate's degree or certification from a technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Radiography Certification and Registration (R ) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Preferred

• Prior experience working as an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Additional Employment Requirements

• Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Within 24 months of hire. Employees in an Interventional Radiology Technologist role (prior to September 1, 2024) who do not have a VI certification are not required to obtain them; employees in an Interventional Radiology Technologist role with existing VI certification are required to maintain active certifications. Employees hired or transferred into the Interventional Radiology Technologist role after September 1, 2024, are also required to maintain active certifications
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• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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