Interventional Technologist IR – Cardiac Lab | $20K Sign-On

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full-Time Interventional Technologist for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined by education and experience.

The role includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and four 10-hour shifts with on-call requirements. Responsibilities include administering contrast, proper patient positioning, protocol adherence, accurate documentation, aseptic technique, and clear communication with patients.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology.
• ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
• ACLS required within one year of hire/transfer into department/role.
• BLS or CPR
• Act 34 clearance or applicable state/federal requirements.

Aufgaben

• Administers contrast under the direction of the proceduralist.
• Positioning and radiographic technique for interventional procedures.
• Understand patient prep, equipment operations and patient monitoring systems.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol.
• Review history and physician orders; apply departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition.
• Document patient history in electronic records.
• Maintain aseptic technique and patient safety with time-out processes.
• Explain procedures to patients to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.
• Ensure exams are coded and tracked in RIS and linked to ISITE for archiving.
• Collaborate with department and other teams to expedite patient care.
• Support general radiographic procedures when needed.

Ausbildung

ARRT certificate / RCIS / RCES

Jobbeschreibung

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full-Time Interventional Technologist for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined by education and experience.

The role includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and four 10-hour shifts with on-call requirements. Responsibilities include administering contrast, proper patient positioning, protocol adherence, accurate documentation, aseptic technique, and clear communication with patients.