Interventional Tech (casual) - UPMC East

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a casual Interventional Technologist to join our team in the Operating Room Hybrid Endovascular Suite. The role supports daylight shifts from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and candidates will be placed into the appropriate salary grade based on experience and education.

Responsibilities include advanced imaging procedures, training staff, protocol development with radiologists, and QA activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Interventional Radiology experience.
• ARRT certificate or equivalent certification.
• BLS or CPR certification.
• Act 31/33/34/73 clearances renewed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training of staff and student technologists.
• Work with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
• Perform IR Tech 1 duties.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of supplies used in procedures.
• Perform or assist with QA, regulatory testing, and research initiatives.
• Assist with Fluoro time monitoring and lead apron compliance checks.
• Participate in system-level standardization workgroups.

Skills

IR procedures knowledge

Patient care

Team training support

Independence

Education

ARRT-approved School of Radiologic Technology

Accredited invasive cardiovascular technology program

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

QA/testing equipment

Job description

UPMC East is currently hiring a casual Interventional Technologist to join our team!

Are you an Imaging Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!

UPMC East is currently hiring a casual Interventional Technologist to support our Operating Room Hybrid Endovascular Suite. This role will work various daylight shifts (between the hours of 6:30 am to 5 pm) - Monday thru Friday.

Candidates will be placed into the appropriate salary grade/job title based on experience and education.

Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.
• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
• Performs all job responsibilities of an IR Tech 1.
• Demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in supplies and the use of the supplies during procedures.
• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Assist with Fluoro time monitoring, the management of medical editing request, and annual lead apron compliance checks.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiologic Technology or an accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.
• Minimum of 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• 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